1542.123C w/CH-1 & 2 - CNATRA - Chief of Naval Air Training

NAVAL AIR TRAINING COMMAND 

NAS CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS 

CIN Q-2D-0059, Q-2D-3096 CNATRAINST 1542.123C 

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CHIEF OF NAVAL AIR TRAINING 

ADVANCED NAVAL FLIGHT OFFICER 

(NFO)/AIR FORCE COMBAT SYSTEMS 

OFFICER (AF CSO)/NAVAL AVIATOR/AIR 

FORCE PILOT INSTRUCTOR UNDER 

TRAINING (IUT) MULTI-SERVICE NAVIGATOR 

TRAINING SYSTEM (MNTS) CURRICULUM 

2008

CNATRA INSTRUCTION 1542.123C 

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

CHIEF OF NAVAL AIR TRAINING 

CNATRA 

250 LEXINGTON BLVD SUITE 102 

CORPUS CHRIST1 TX 78419-5041 

CNATRAINST 1542.123C 

N711 

Subj: ADVANCED NAVAL FLIGHT OFFICER (NFO)/AIR FORCE COMBAT 

SYSTEMS OFFICER (AF CSO)/NAVAL AVIATOR/AIR FORCE 

PILOT INSTRUCTOR UNDER TRAINING (IUT) MULTI-SERVICE 

NAVIGATOR TRAINING SYSTEM (MNTS) CURRICULUM 

1. Purpose. To publish the curriculum for training Flight 

Instructors to qualify them for the purpose of instructing 

Student NFOs and AF CSOs in the Advanced phase of NFo/AF CSO 

training. 

2. Cancellation. Cancels CNATRAINST 1542.123B when the last 

student finishes the curriculum. 

3. Action. This instruction is effective on receipt. No 

changes will be made without written authorization by the Chief 

of Naval Air Training (CNATRA). 

4. Forms. The CNATRA forms required by this directive are 

automated in the TIMS computer program. This system has been 

assigned a system form number of CNATRA 1542/2019. An update of 

these forms shall be accomplished no later than the issuance of 

this curriculum. 

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES..............................................v 

COURSE DATA...................................................vii 

ABBREVIATIONS..................................................xv 

GLOSSARY......................................................xix 

CHAPTER I. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 

SYLLABUS MANAGEMENT ..................................I-1 

TRAINING MANAGEMENT ..................................I-1 

STRIKE IUT COURSE FLOW ...............................I-3 

FIGHTER IUT COURSE FLOW ..............................I-5 

T45C IUT COURSE FLOW .................................I-7 

UPGRADES/REQUALIFICATIONS ............................I-9 

GROUND TRAINING AND BRIEFING REQUIREMENTS ...........I-11 

MISSION GRADING PROCEDURES AND EVALUATION POLICIES ..I-12 

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS AND RESTRICTIONS ...............I-15 

CHAPTER II. GROUND TRAINING 

GROUND TRAINING PHILOSOPHY ..........................II-1 

FLIGHT SUPPORT TRAINING PHILOSOPHY ..................II-1 

ADMINISTRATION/GROUND TRAINING (G01) ................II-2 

T-39 ACADEMICS (G10) ................................II-4 

T-39 STRIKE CORE ACADEMICS (G11) ....................II-5 

T-39 ADVANCED AIR-TO-GROUND PREFLIGHT TRAINING (G12) II-6 

FIGHTER FLIGHT SUPPORT TRAINING (T10) ...............II-7 

T-45C ATM PREFLIGHT ACADEMICS (G13) ................ II-9 

T-45C ATM WEAPONS FLIGHT PROCEDURES (UPGRADE)(A10) .II-12 

T-45C ATM BASIC FIGHTER MANEUVERS FLIGHT PROCEDURES 

(UPGRADE) (A11) ................................... II-13 

CHAPTER III. NATOPS TRAINING 

REFRESHER FLIGHT TRAINING PHILOSOPHY ...............III-1 

MATRICES ...........................................III-1 

T-39 NATOPS STAGE MIF ..............................III-1 

T-45C ATM NATOPS STAGE MIF ........................ III-2 

T-39 REFRESHER FLIGHT TRAINING (C40) ...............III-3 

T-39 NATOPS CHECK FLIGHT (C41) .....................III-5 

T-45C ATM SIMULATOR TRAINING (C30) .................III-6 

T-45C ATM SIMULATOR CHECK (C31) ................... III-7 

T-45C ATM NATOPS FLIGHT TRAINING (C50) ............ III-8 

T-45C ATM NATOPS CHECK FLIGHT (C51) .............. III-10 

CHAPTER IV. CONTACT TRAINING 

MATRICES ............................................IV-1 

STAGE MIF ...........................................IV-1 

T-45C ATM CONTACT FLIGHT TRAINING (C52) ............ IV-2 

T-45C ATM CONTACT CHECK FLIGHT (C53) ............... IV-3


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CHAPTER V. INSTRUMENT TRAINING 

TRAINING PHILOSOPHY ..................................V-1 

MATRICES .............................................V-1 

STAGE MIF ............................................V-1 

AIRWAYS NAVIGATION FLIGHT TRAINING (I40) .............V-2 

CHAPTER VI. NAVIGATION TRAINING 

MATRICES ............................................VI-1 

T-39 CORE TRAINING NAVIGATION STAGE MIF .............VI-1 

RADAR NAVIGATION SIMULATOR (N20) ....................VI-2 

RADAR NAVIGATION FLIGHT TRAINING (N40) ..............VI-3 

LOW-LEVEL NAVIGATION FLIGHT TRAINING (N41) ..........VI-5 

CHAPTER VII. FORMATION TRAINING 

DOES NOT APPLY .....................................VII-1 

CHAPTER VIII. TACTICAL TRAINING 

TRAINING PHILOSOPHY ...............................VIII-1 

MATRICES ..........................................VIII-1 

T-39 STRIKE TRAINING TACTICAL STAGE MIF ...........VIII-2 

T-39 FIGHTER TRAINING TACTICAL STAGE MIF ..........VIII-3 

T-45C ATM UPGRADE TRAINING STAGE MIF ..............VIII-4 

STRIKE MISSION FLIGHT TRAINING (S40) ..............VIII-5 

COMPOSITE MISSION SIMULATOR TRAINING (S20) ........VIII-6 

COMPOSITE AND FIGHTER COMPOSITE 

FLIGHT TRAINING (S41) .............................VIII-8 

COMPOSITE CHECK FLIGHT (S42) .....................VIII-10 

AIR-TO-AIR RADAR SIMULATOR TRAINING (R20) ........VIII-11 

AIR-TO-AIR RADAR SIMULATOR CHECK (R21) ...........VIII-13 

AIR-TO-AIR RADAR FLIGHT TRAINING (R40) ...........VIII-14 

FIGHTER FLIGHT TRAINING CHECK FLIGHT (R41) .......VIII-16 

STRIKE AIR-TO-AIR RADAR SIMULATOR TRAINING 

(UPGRADE) (R22) ..................................VIII-17 

STRIKE AIR-TO-AIR RADAR FLIGHT TRAINING 

(UPGRADE) (R42) ..................................VIII-19 

STRIKE AIR-TO-AIR RADAR FLIGHT TRAINING 

CHECK FLIGHT (UPGRADE) (R43) .....................VIII-20 

T-45C ATM SECTION WEAPONS FLIGHT PROCEDURES 

(UPGRADE) (A50) ..................................VIII-21 

T-45C ATM SECTION WEAPONS CHECK FLIGHT 

(UPGRADE) (A51) ..................................VIII-22 

T-45C ATM DIVISION CAS PROCEDURES (UPGRADE) (A52) VIII-23 

T-45C ATM DIVISION CAS CHECK FLIGHT (UPGRADE) 

(A53) ............................................VIII-24 

T-45C ATM BASIC FIGHTER MANEUVERS FLIGHT 

PROCEDURES (UPGRADE) (54) ........................VIII-25 

T-45C ATM BASIC FIGHTER MANEUVERS CHECK FLIGHT 

(UPGRADE) (A55) ..................................VIII-27 

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PURPOSE .............................................IX-1 

IUT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES .....................IX-1 

GENERAL STANDARDS ...................................IX-1 

EXECUTION ...........................................IX-1 

JOB TASKS ...........................................IX-2 

GRADED ITEMS ........................................IX-2 

COURSE TRAINING STANDARDS ...........................IX-2 

CHAPTER X. MASTER MATERIALS LIST 

APPENDIX A 

FLIGHT TRAINING INSTRUCTIONS .........................X-1 

CFIT CHECKLIST – EVALUATE THE RISK AND TAKE ACTION ...A-1


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1. Course Title. Advanced NFO/Naval Aviator/Air Force Pilot 

IUT MNTS Curriculum. 

2. Course Identification Number (CIN). Q–2D–0123 (Strike), 

Q-2D-2124 (Fighter), Q-2D-3096 (T-45 Pilot). 

3. Location. NAS Pensacola, FL. 

4. Course Status. Active. 

5. Course Mission. The Advanced NFO/Naval Aviator/Air Force 

Pilot IUT MNTS Curriculum is designed to provide NFOs and 

Instructor Pilots instruction in the techniques and procedures 

required to administer the approved CNATRA Advanced NFO training 

curriculum. Successful completion of applicable curricula 

qualifies the graduate as an advanced phase NFO instructor. 

This course will require: 

a. Flight training to teach the principles and techniques 

used in air-to-air and air-to-ground training. 

b. Ground training to supplement and reinforce flight 

training. 

6. Prerequisite Training. Designated NFO, Naval Aviator, or 

Air Force Pilot as required by CNATRA. 

7. Security Clearance Requirements. None. 

8. Follow-on Training. As required to maintain currency for 

instructors or upgrade training if applicable. 

9. Course Length. Overall time to train calculated in 

accordance with CNATRAINST 1550.6E. Training days account for 

factors including weather, personnel and equipment availability, 

briefing and preparation time, and historical delays. Calendar 

weeks further account for weekends, holidays, safety standdowns, 

and other expected nonworking days. 

Training 

Days 

Calendar 

Weeks 

a. Strike (Initial Qualifications): 44.0 9.7 

b. Fighter (Initial Qualifications): 36.3 8.1 

c. T-45C ATM* (Initial Qualifications): 40.0 8.8 

* Overall time for T-45C may be slightly more if optional 

events are flown. 

10. Class Capacity. Variable.


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11. Instructor Requirements. As determined by Chief of Naval 

Operations (CNO) planning factors. 

12. Course Curriculum Model Manager. Commander, Training Air 

Wing SIX (COMTRAWING SIX). 

13. Quota Management Authority. Chief of Naval Air Training. 

14. Quota Control. Chief of Naval Operations. 

15. Course Training Subjects 

a. Ground Training 

ADMINISTRATION (ALL) 

Stage Symbol Hours 

Administration/Check-In G0101 4.0 

Administration/Checkout G0113 0.1 

Totals 4.1 

GROUND TRAINING (ALL) 


Physiology* G0102 6.0 

Refresher Swim* G0103 6.0 

FITC G0104 26.0 

Safety Procedures G0105 3.0 

High Risk Screening G0107 2.0 

IGS/Exam G0108-10 6.5 

TRB G0112 1.5 

Totals 51.0 

* Optional events accomplished only if required by NATOPS. 

STRIKE GROUND TRAINING 


CRM G0111 2.0 

NATOPS Lectures G1001-09 18.0 

NATOPS Open/Closed-Book Exams G1010-11 6.0 

Low-Level and Radar Navigation G1101 3.0 

Low-Level and Radar Planning G1102 5.0 

Radar Principles and Operations G1103 3.0 

Radar Predictions G1104 2.0 

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Turnpoint Procedures G1105 2.5 

Aircraft Carrier Procedures G1106 3.0 

Conventional Weapons G1107 1.5 

Flight Preparation G1108 6.0 

Strike Seminar/Composite Ground School G1201-02 6.0 

Totals 58.0 

FIGHTER GROUND TRAINING 


CRM G0111 2.0 

NATOPS Lectures G1001-09 18.0 

NATOPS Open/Closed-Book Exams G1010-11 6.0 

Totals 26.0 

FIGHTER UPGRADE GROUND TRAINING 


Composite Preparation Lecture G1203 3.0 

Totals 3.0 

T-45C ATM GROUND TRAINING 


Systems G1301-38 41.6 

Systems Exam(s) G1339-40 2.0 

NATOPS Open-Book Exam G1341 2.0 

NATOPS Closed-Book Exam G1342 2.0 

Instrument Navigation G1343-48 7.2 

Instrument Navigation Exam G1349 1.0 

Course Rules G1350 2.0 

Course Rules Exam G1351 1.0 

Emergency Flight Procedures Part One G1352-56 7.0 

Emergency Flight Procedures Exam One G1357 1.0 

Emergency Flight Procedures Part Two G1358-61 5.7 

Emergency Flight Procedures Exam Two G1362 1.0 

Out-of-Control Flight Procedures G1363 1.0 

Out-of-Control Flight Exam G1364 1.0 

Contact Flight Procedures G1365 3.0 

CRM G1366 1.0 

Totals 79.5


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b. Flight Support 

Stage 

STRIKE FLIGHT SUPPORT (AIR-TO-AIR QUALIFICATION) 

Symbol Hours 

Intercept Display and Flight Path 

Visualization 

T1001 1.0 

Fundamentals of Intercept Geometry I and II 

Lectures 

T1002-3 1.0 

Target Aspect Formula and Collision Course 

Corrections Lecture 

T1004 1.5 

Displacement Turn Fundamentals Lecture T1005 0.5 

Counterturn Fundamentals Lecture T1006 0.2 

Speed Variations Lecture T1007 1.0 

Attack-Reattack Lecture T1008 2.0 

Intercept Progression I and II Lectures T1009-10 3.0 

Advanced Radar Modes Lecture T1011 1.3 

Flight Preparation Lectures T1016-17 1.0 

Totals 12.5 

FIGHTER FLIGHT SUPPORT 


Intercept Display and Flight Path 

Visualization 

T1001 1.0 

Fundamentals of Intercept Geometry I and II 

Lectures 

T1002-3 1.0 

Target Aspect Formula and Collision Course 

Corrections Lecture 

T1004 1.5 

Displacement Turn Fundamentals Lecture T1005 0.5 

Counterturn Fundamentals Lecture T1006 0.2 

Speed Variations Lecture T1007 1.0 

Attack-Reattack Lecture T1008 2.0 

Intercept Progression I and II Lectures T1009-10 3.0 

Advanced Radar Modes Lecture T1011 1.3 

Conversion Procedures Lecture T1012 3.5 

Advanced Intercepts Procedures Lecture T1013 4.0 

Introduction to 2 V X T1014 3.5 

Self-Escort Strike Route T1015 1.0 

Flight Preparation Lectures T1016-17 1.0 

Totals 24.5 

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Low-Level Waypoint Navigation One A1001 0.7 

Weapons Data Entry Procedures A1002 0.7 

Section Weapons Flight Procedures A1003 2.0 

Division Weapons Flight Procedures A1004 2.0 

HUD/Data Entry Procedures A1101 0.7 

Basic Fighter Maneuvers Theory A1102 3.0 

Basic Fighter Maneuvers Flight Procedures A1103 3.0 

Totals 12.1 

c. Flight Training* 

Flight/Events 

STRIKE FLIGHT TRAINING 

2B49 

Flts Hrs 

T-39 

Dual 

Flts Hrs 

Refresher Flight Training 2 5.0 

Airways Navigation Flight Training 2 4.6 

Radar Navigation Simulator 2 4.0 

Radar Navigation Flight Training 4 8.8 

Low-Level Navigation Flight Training 4 8.0 

Strike Mission Flight Training 2 4.0 

Composite Mission Simulator Training 2 5.0 

Composite and Fighter Composite 

Flight Training 

1 2.4 

Composite Check Flight 1 2.4 

T-39 NATOPS Check Flight 1 2.5 

Totals 4 9.0 17 37.7 

STRIKE FLIGHT TRAINING (AIR-TO-AIR QUALIFICATION) 

Flight/Events 

2B49 

Flts Hrs 

T-39 

Dual 

Flts Hrs 

Strike Air-to-Air Radar Training 7 10.5 2 2.2 

Strike Air-to-Air Radar Flight 

Training Check Flight 

1 1.1 

Totals 7 10.5 3 3.3


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2B49 

Flts Hrs 

T-39 

Dual 

Flts Hrs 

Refresher Flight Training 2 5.0 

Airways Navigation Flight Training 2 4.6 

Air-to-Air Radar Training 10 15.0 5 13.0 

Air-to-Air Radar Simulator Check 1 1.5 

Fighter Flight Training Check Flight 1 2.6 

T-39 NATOPS Check Flight 1 2.5 

Totals 11 16.5 11 27.7 

FIGHTER UPGRADE FLIGHT TRAINING 

Flight/Events 

2B49 

Flts Hrs 

Radar Navigation Simulator 1 2.0 

Composite Mission Simulator Training 2 5.0 

Composite and Fighter Composite 


T-39 

Dual 

Flts Hrs 

2 4.8 

Totals 3 7.0 2 4.8 

Flight/Events 

T-45C ATM FLIGHT TRAINING 

2F205A 

Flts Hrs 

T-45C Simulator Training 8 12.0 

T-45C 

Dual 

Flts Hrs 

T-45C NATOPS Flight Training 7 10.5 

T-45C NATOPS Check Flight 1 1.5 

T-45C Instrument Training 1 1.5 

T-45C Instrument Check Flight 1 1.5 

Contact Flight Training 2 3.0 

Totals 8 12.0 12 18.0


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Flight/Events 

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T-45C 

Solo 

Flts Hrs 

T-45C 

Dual 

Flts Hrs 

Section Weapons Flight Training 2 2.4 

Section Weapons Check Flight 1 1.2 

Division CAS Procedures 2 2.4 

Division CAS Check Flight 1 1.2 

BFM Flight Training 2 2.4 4 4.8 

BFM Check Flight 1 1.2 

Totals 2 2.4 11 13.2 

16. Training Time Analysis 

Training Area 

ADDITIONAL TRAINING TIME PER CURRICULUM HOUR/EVENT 

Brief/Preflight 

/Taxi 

Prep Study 

Taxi/ 

Debrief 

Total 

Simulator 0.50 1.0 0.5 2.00 

Refresher Flight 0.75 2.0 0.5 3.25 

Strike Flight 1.75 2.0 1.0 4.75 

Fighter Flight 1.75 2.0 1.0 4.75 

T-45C Flight 1.75 2.0 1.0 4.75 

17. Physical Requirements. As specified in Chapter 15 of the 

Manual of the Medical Department and all applicable 

anthropometric standards. 

18. Obligated Service. Refer to MILPERSMAN Article 661036 for 

Naval personnel or to Air Force Instruction (AFI) 362107 for 

USAF personnel. 

19. Primary Instructional Methods. Lecture, computer-assisted 

instruction (CAI), self- and group-paced study, and in-flight 

instruction. 

20. Preceding Curriculum Data. Replaces CNATRAINST 1542.123B. 

21. Student Performance Measurement/Application of Standards. 

The standards outlined in Chapter IX, Course Training Standards, 

are used to evaluate student performance of individual items and 

maneuvers. Final judgment regarding the satisfactory 

performance of any flight maneuver rests with the SI who must 

assess the environmental and systems factors affecting the 

conditions under which the performance is measured and the 

student’s experience within the stage.


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The following is a list of abbreviations used in the curriculum: 

ANAV - Airways Navigation 

ASI - Aviation Student Indoctrination 

ASR - Airport Surveillance Radar 

ATF - Aviation Training Form 

ATJ - Aviation Training Jacket 

ATM - Air Tactical Maneuvering 

ATS - Aviation Training Summary 

BAR - Basic Air Work Recognition 

BAW - Basic Air Work 

BFM - Basic Fighter Maneuvers 

BFMFP - Basic Fighter Maneuvers Flight Procedures 

CAI - Computer-Aided Instruction 

CAS - Close Air Support 

CNATRA - Chief of Naval Air Training 

CRM - Crew Resource Management 

CONFP - Contact Flight Procedures 

CTS - Course Training Standard 

CVP - Aircraft Carrier Procedures 

EMFP - Emergency Flight Procedures 

EOB - End of Block 

EP - Emergency Procedure 

FAM - Familiarization 

FAR - Federal Aviation Regulation 

FFL - Full-Flap Landing 

FITC - Flight Instructor Training Course 

FLIP - Flight Information Publication


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FPC - Final Progress Check 

FTI - Flight Training Instruction 

GCA - Ground-Controlled Approach 

GLOC - G-Induced Loss of Consciousness 

GMRT - Ground Mapping Radar Trainer 

IAW - In Accordance With 

IFR - Instrument Flight Rules 

IGS - Instrument Ground School 

INAV - Instrument Navigation 

INST - Instrument Training 

IP - Instructor Pilot/Intercept Procedures 

IPC - Initial Progress Check 

ITF - Instructor Training Form 

IUT - Instructor Under Training 

LLNAVFP - Low-Level Navigation Flight Procedures 

MC - Mission Commander 

MCG - Master Curriculum Guide 

MIF - Maneuver Item File 

MIL - Mediated Interactive Lecture 

MNTS - Multi-Service Navigator Training System 

MOA - Military Operations Area 

MRT - Military-Rated Thrust 

NATOPS - Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures 

Standardization 

NFL - No-Flap Landing 

NFO - Naval Flight Officer 

NOTAMS - Notices to Airmen 

OCF - Out-of-Control Flight 

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OCFFP - Out-of-Control Flight, Flight Procedures 

OPNAV - Office of the Chief of Naval Operations 

PAR - Precision Approach Radar 

PCL - Power Control Lever 

PP - Partial Panel 

PPEL - Practice Precautionary Emergency Landing 

RDR - Radar 

RRU - Ready Room Unsatisfactory 

S/F - Strike/Fighter 

SI - Standardization Instructor 

SMS - Student Monitoring Status 

SOP - Standard Operating Procedure 

SRT - Standard Rate Turn 

SSR - Special Syllabus Requirement 

SUA - Special Use Airspace 

SYS - Systems 

T39SYS - T-39 Systems 

T45BFMFP - T-45C BFM Flight Procedures 

T45CONFP - T-45C Contact Flight Procedures 

T45CRM - T-45C Crew Resource Management 

T45EMFP - T-45C Emergency Flight Procedures 

T45INST - T-45C Instrument Training 

T45OCFFP - T-45C Out-of-Control Flight, Flight Procedures 

T45SYS - T-45C Systems 

T45WEPFP - T-45C Weapons Flight Procedures 

TAC - Tactical 

TACAN - Tactical Air Navigation


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TRB - Training Review Board 

UHF - Ultra-High Frequency 

UMFO - Universal Military Flight Officer 

USAF - United States Air Force 

VFR - Visual Flight Rules 

VHF - Very-High Frequency 

VR - Visual Route 

WEP - Weapons 

WEPFP - Weapons Flight Procedures 

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1. Advancing X. Completed event within the normal syllabus 

flow. Excludes events with last characters in the range 86-89. 

2. Aviation Training Jacket. The ATJ is the IUT’s training 

record. It contains ATFs/ITFs, calendar card, grade reports, 

and all other associated training information. It is filed in 

student control and follows the IUT through all phases of 

training. 

3. Aviation Training Summary. A tabular sheet listing the 

Maneuver Item File (MIF) and maneuver grades within a training 

stage. 

4. Block of Training. A sequential series of lessons within a 

training stage sharing an identical MIF. The third character in 

the lesson designator identifies a block. 

5. Check Flight (XXX90). A flight check in any stage of 

training. 

6. Contact. The stage of training that combines flight 

familiarization, radar intercept procedures, and visual 

navigation procedures. 

7. Course of Training. The entire program of preflight, 

flight, simulation, academics, and officer development conducted 

in all media during the programmed training days. 

8. Course Training Standard. A description of required 

behaviors and standards of performance for a specific maneuver. 

These standards are in Chapter IX. 

9. Courseware. The technical data, flight training 

instructions, audio, video, film, CAI, instructor guides, 

student study guides, and other training material developed to 

support and implement the syllabus of instruction. 

10. Critical Item. Any maneuver coded with a plus sign (+). 

This symbol indicates the maneuver is required and must be 

accomplished to the specified standard in that block of 

training. 

11. Deliverables. A supplemental ITF generated by the TRB, 

which summarizes a specific IUT’s progress in a given syllabus 

and provides detailed information on the application of MNTS IUT 

training for that IUT. Deliverables indicate whether the 

quality and continuity of training provided was IAW CNATRAINST 

1542.123C, indicate the degree of influence by “human factors” 

on the IUT performance, and make a recommendation on 

elimination/retention based on those items. 

12. Emergency Procedure. Any degradation of aircraft systems or 

flight conditions requiring crew action or intervention.


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13. End of Block. Last event in block. In order to progress 

past EOB, the IUT must meet or exceed MIF on all critical items, 

and all optional items attempted, in the block. 

14. Extra Training (XXX87). Additional IUT training flights 

ordered by the Operations Officer, or higher, in order to make 

up for squadron/IP instructional deficiencies. 

15. Final Progress Check (XXX89). A special check, normally 

given by the commanding officer (CO) or executive officer (XO). 

The CO may delegate FPC duty to a qualified 0-4 or above, in the 

event that neither the CO nor XO are qualified or available to 

instruct in the required stage. There are two categories of 

FPC: FPC/F for flight and FPC/R for ready room. A satisfactory 

FPC returns the IUT to normal syllabus flow. An unsatisfactory 

FPC results in a TRB. 

16. Flight Training Instruction. A CNATRA-approved manual 

describing flight procedures and techniques for each training 

stage. 

17. Hours per X (H/X). The average length for each event in a 

block, rounded to the nearest tenth of an hour. 

18. Initial Progress Check (XXX88). A special check, given by 

the operations officer or his representative. There are two 

categories of IPC: IPC/F for flight and IPC/R for ready room. 

A satisfactory IPC returns the IUT to normal syllabus flow. An 

unsatisfactory IPC results in an FPC. 

19. Instructor Training Form (ITF). A grade sheet documenting 

IUT performance for all categories of training regardless of 

media, phase, or stage. 

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20. Lesson Designator. All syllabus events have a fivecharacter 

lesson designator in the following format: 

Char Meaning Remarks 

1 st Stage G—Ground 

N—Navigation A—ATM 

C—Contact F—Formation S—Strike 

I—Instrument T—Tactical 

R—Radar 

2 nd Media 0—Ground 


1—Academics 

2—2B49 Trainer 

3—2F205A Trainer 

4—T-39 Aircraft 

5—T-45C Aircraft 

3 rd Block Sequential, indicating block within stage. 

4 Sequential, indicating event within block, 

or other event types as shown below: 

th 

& 

5 th 

Event/ 

Check 

Identifier 84—Adaptation 

88—Initial 

Flight 

Progress Check 

85—Practice Trainer 89—Final Progress Check 

86—Warmup 

87—Extra Training 

90—Check Flight 

21. Maneuver Item File. A listing of required maneuvers and 

associated proficiency levels for each block of training. 

22. Master Syllabus. Chapters I-VIII list all training syllabus 

activities, prerequisites, and desired training flow for 

Advanced MNTS. 

23. Outcomes. Potential courses of action following a Progress 

Check (XXX88/89). There are only two outcomes: 

a. Pass – Return to training. 

b. Fail – Proceed with the elimination process/eliminate. 

24. Phase of Training. A major division in the course of 

training. 

25. Progress Check Instructor. An instructor authorized to 

administer initial (XXX88) or final (XXX89) progress checks. 

26. Ready Room Unsatisfactory. An unsatisfactory grade given 

for inadequate knowledge of flight procedures, systems, discuss 

items, emergency procedures, or deficient preflight planning. 

27. Special Syllabus Requirement. A one-time, ungraded 

demonstration item. 

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28. Stage of Training. All training of a particular type 

(Ground, Contact, Instrument, Navigation, Formation, Tactical, 

Radar, Strike, Advanced Tactical Maneuvering) within a phase. 

The first letter in the lesson designator identifies the stage 

of each lesson. (For example, R2190 is in the Radar stage.) 

29. Standardization Instructor. The squadron commander will 

designate the SIs for each stage. 

30. Student Monitoring Status. Squadron-initiated status to 

address substandard IUT performance. 

31. Training Media. MNTS media include aircraft, cockpit 

procedures trainers (CPTs), ground training, and CAI. The 

second character in the lesson identifier designates the 

training media. 

32. Training Review Board. A fact-finding board appointed to 

conduct an administrative review of circumstances and procedures 

relative to an FPC recommendation for an IUT’s elimination. 

33. Warmup Event (XXX86). Additional events given to allow an 

IUT to regain a level of proficiency previously demonstrated, 

which has diminished due to an extended break in training. 

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1. Syllabus Management 

a. Distribution. Participating squadron personnel. 

b. Interpretation. The syllabus is directive. Should 

circumstances create situations not covered within the scope of 

this syllabus, or a specific course of action appears to 

conflict with other directives, consult CNATRA (N71). 

c. Deviations. Document all deviations on the event’s ITF. 

d. Changes. Recommended changes shall be submitted 

to CTW-6. 

e. Syllabus Description. The syllabus is divided into 

stages; the stages are grouped by like flight training regimes, 

such as Contact, Instrument, and Tactical. Each stage is 

subdivided into training blocks. The training blocks consist of 

a specified number of flights. Course Training Standards (CTSs) 

are modified by the MIFs to identify the acceptable level of 

performance that must be achieved at the completion of each 

training block. 

2. Training Management 

a. Syllabus Progression. Fly syllabus events within each 

stage sequentially. Do not start a block without all 

prerequisites. IUTs may not be in different stages 

simultaneously. IUTs must complete all events. System training 

management is designed to facilitate two graded events (flight, 

simulator, or exam) per IUT per day. 

b. Maneuver Continuity. IUTs must accomplish previously 

introduced maneuvers frequently enough to ensure maintaining 

required proficiency. 

c. H/X. Standardization Instructors shall plan and execute 

missions to meet H/X as closely as practical. If actual event 

length varies from H/X by more than 0.3 hrs, annotate reason(s) 

in ITF’s general comment section. 

d. Special Syllabus Requirements. The SSRs may be 

allocated to events. Unless noted otherwise, IUTs may 

accomplish SSRs on any flight within the block. SSRs shall be 

completed in the specified block. Annotate completed SSRs in 

the ITF’s SSR comments section. Assign NG/1 as the SSR maneuver 

grade. 

e. Aviation Training Jacket Reviews. Standardization 

officers will conduct jacket reviews at least monthly. SMS IUTs 

require biweekly ATJ reviews.


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G0102* 

G0103* 

N2001 

N2002 

N4001 

N4002 

N4003 

N4004 

Ground 


Flight 

G0101 CHECK-IN 

G0104 G0108 G0111 

Simulator 

G0105 

*Complete if required by NATOPS. 

G0107 

C4001 

C4002 

N4101 

N4102 

N4103 

N4104 

S4001 

S4002 

STRIKE IUT COURSE FLOW 

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G0109 

G0110 

G1201 G1202 

S4101 

S4290 

C4190 

S2001 

S2002 

G0113 CHECKOUT 


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NATOPS 

CHECK 

I4001 

I4002 

G0112 

G1101 

G1102 

G1103 

G1104 

G1105 

G1106 

G1107 

G1108 

G1001 

G1002 

G1003 

G1004 

G1005 

G1006 

G1007 

G1008 

G1009 

G1010 

G1011 

G11 block 

and G1001-9 - 

any order


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CHECK-IN 

G0101 

G0102* 

T1001 

T1002 

T1003 

T1004 

T1005 

T1006 

T1007 

T1008 

T1009 

T1010 

T1011 

G0103* 

T1016-17 

T1012 

T1013 

T1014 

T1015 

Ground Training 

Flight 

Simulator 

G0104 

*Complete if required by NATOPS. 

G0105 

R2001 

R2002 

R2003 

R2004 R4003 

R2005 

R2006 

R2007 

R2008 

R2009 

R2010 

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G0107 

R2190 

G0108 

G0109 

G0110 

C4001 

C4002 

R4001 

FIGHTER IUT COURSE FLOW 


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G0111 

R4002 

R4004 

R4005 

R4190 

C4190 

G0113 

CHECKOUT 

G0112 

I4001 

I4002 

G1001 

G1002 

G1003 

G1004 

G1005 

G1006 

G1007 

G1008 

G1009 

G1010 

G1011 

G1001-9 – 

any order


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G1301 

G1302 

G1303 

G1304 

G1305 

G1306 

G1307 

G1308 

G1309 

G1310 

G1311 

G1312 

G1313 

G1314 

G1315 

G1316 

G1317 

G1318 

G1319 

G1320 

G1321 

G1322 

G1323 

G1324 

G1325 

G1326 

G1327 

G1328 

G1329 

G1330 

G0101 

CHECK-IN 

G0102* 

G1331 

G1332 

G1333 

G1301 

thru 

G1364 

and 

G1366 

can be 

taken 

in any 

order. 

G0103* 

G0104 

G1334 

G1335 

G1336 

G1337 

G1338 

G1339 

G1340 

G1341 

G1342 

G1343 

G1344 

G1345 

G1346 

G1347 

G1348 

G1349 

G1350 

G1351 

G1352 

G1353 

G1354 

G1355 

G1356 

G1357 

G1358 

G1359 

G1360 

G1361 

G1362 

G1363 

G1364 

G1366 

G1365 

G0105 

T-45C IUT COURSE FLOW 

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G0107 

C3001 

C3002 

C3003 

C3004 

C3005 

C3006 

C3007 

C3190 


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G0108 

G0109 

G0110 

C5001 

C5002 

C5003 

C5004 

C5005 

C5006 

C5007 

C5008 

C5009 

C5190 

C5201 

C5390 

G0111* 


Flight 

* Optional Event 

G0113 CHECKOUT 

G0112 

Simulator


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G1203 

Done in 

any order 

S2001 

S2002 

A1001 

A1002 

A1003 

A1004 

A5001 

A5002 

A5190 


Flight 

Simulator 

* = Annual Flights 

T1001-11 R2201 

T1016-17 

N2001 

S4101 

S4102 

Complete only if 

required by NATOPS. 

COMPLETION OF STRIKE IUT 

R2202 

R2203 

R2204 

R4201 

R4202 

COMPLETION OF FIGHTER IUT 

COMPLETION OF T-45C IUT 

UPGRADES/REQUALIFICATIONS 

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A5201 

A5202 

A5390 

R2205 

R2206 

R2207 

R4390* 

G0102 G0103 


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Physiology Refresher Swim 

A1101 

A1102 

A1103 

C4190* 

NATOPS 

Check 

C4190* 

NATOPS 

Check 

A5401 

A5402 

A5403 

A5404 

A5405 

A5406 

A5590


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3. Ground Training and Briefing Requirements 

a. Mission Preparation, Briefings, and Debriefings 

(1) End of Block Events. The SI shall carefully review 

the ATS in planning the EOB event to ensure the profile includes 

opportunities to reach MIF on all critical items and optional 

items attempted in the block. 

(2) Preparation. The IUT shall arrive for each flight 

with: 

(a) Thorough knowledge of: 

1. The flight’s discuss items, as listed in 

Chapters III-VIII. 

2. Procedural knowledge of the critical items 

for the event’s training block. 

(b) A flight profile tailored to training 

requirements, weak areas, and continuity. 

(c) The latest ATS for the stage. 

(3) Briefing. Monitor and critique the student’s brief, 

adding additional techniques and procedures, as required, while 

the student covers the mission’s: 

(a) Specific objectives. 

(b) Techniques and required procedures for 

accomplishing those objectives. 

(c) Planned profile, contingencies, and Operational 

Risk Management (ORM) considerations. 

(4) Debriefing 

(a) After each event, the IUT shall evaluate and 

critique student performance based on the CTS. Additional 

techniques may be discussed. 

(b) After each event, the SI shall critique the 

IUT’s performance using cause/effect analysis, particularly with 

respect to the CTS. 

(c) The mission’s complexity and IUT’s progress will 

govern the time required for the debrief. 

(d) The SI shall provide the IUT with a new ATS, and 

may provide a copy of the event’s ITF. 

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b. Emergency Procedures Briefing and Training 

(1) Incorporate EP training into trainer events when 

practical; however, instructional block objectives take 

precedence. 

(2) Grade the IUT’s overall EP knowledge and performance 

under Emergency Procedures as required. 

4. Mission Grading Procedures and Evaluation Policies 

a. General Evaluation Policy. Course Training Standards 

listed in this instruction and the Maneuver Item Files are 

minimum stage completion standards per maneuver. CTSs/MIFs are 

designed to allow for minimum performance in a specific area 

with the understanding that performance above the minimum 

CTS/MIF will offset the weak area. 

b. Grading Procedures (Aircraft and Training Devices) 

(1) Overall Grading 

(a) The overall grade for all flight and device 

events, with the exception of the NATOPS Check Flight, will be 

pass/fail. 

(b) The overall grade for the NATOPS Check Flight 

will be UQ, CQ, or Q as described below: 

1. Unqualified (UQ Level) - Fails to meet 

minimum acceptable criteria and needs supervised instruction. 

2. Conditionally Qualified (CQ Level) - Meets 

minimum acceptable criteria and is safe to fly as the Mission 

Commander. 

3. Qualified (Q Level) - Displays good 

knowledge of operational procedures and a thorough understanding 

of the aircraft. 

(2) Standard Maneuver Grading. Use the following grading 

scale to document the IUT’s characteristic performance on all 

flight and device maneuvers attempted during each dual event, 

with the exception of maneuvers done during the NATOPS phase of 

training. This is an absolute grading scale. Judge the IUT’s 

proficiency only against the item’s course training standard. 

(NG)”: 

(a) Demonstrated (NG/1 Level). Enter “No Grade 

1. When the SI demonstrates the maneuver and 

the IUT does not subsequently perform it during the event. 

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2. To indicate accomplishing SSRs. Specify the 

completed SSRs in the ITF’s SSR comments section. 

(b) Unable (U/2 Level). Performance is unsafe or 

lacks sufficient knowledge, skill, or ability. Deviations 

greatly exceed CTS, significantly disrupting performance. 

Corrections significantly lag deviations, or aggravate the 

deviation. 

(c) Fair (F/3 Level). Performance is safe, but with 

limited proficiency. Deviations exceed CTS, detracting from 

performance. Corrections noticeably lag deviations, and may not 

be appropriate. 

(d) Good (G/4 Level). Characteristic performance 

is within CTS. Deviations outside CTS are allowed, provided 

they are brief, minor, and do not affect safety of flight. 

Corrections must be appropriate and timely. 

(e) Excellent (E/5 Level). Greatly surpasses CTS. 

Performance is correct, efficient, and skillful. Deviations are 

very minor. Corrections, if required, are initiated by the IUT 

and are appropriate, smooth, and rapid. 

(3) NATOPS Maneuver Grading. During the NATOPS phase of 

training, grading will be IAW NATOPS standards. This applies to 

the following syllabus training events: 

C4001 C3001-07 C5190 

C4002 C3190 

C4190 C5001-09 

Judge the IUT’s proficiency only against the item’s CTS or 

NATOPS grading criteria. The grading scale will be as per the 

NATOPS as listed below: 

5 = Not applicable to NATOPS Block Training 

4 = Q 

3 = CQ 

2 = UQ 

1 = Demonstrate 

(4) Progression Rule. Performance must meet MIF by the 

end of block. IUT shall maintain or exceed MIF performance from 

one block, stage, or media to the next. 

(5) Maneuver Requirements. For each block: 

(a) Mandatory Items. Items with a number and a plus 

(+) are mandatory, and the IUT must meet the required 

proficiency by EOB. 

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(b) Optional Items. Items with a number, but 

without a plus (+), are optional. However, if flown, the IUT 

must meet the required proficiency by EOB. 

(6) Incomplete Events. If an IUT has had ample 

opportunity to learn a task and subsequently flies a short 

mission, do not incomplete the mission solely to provide 

unwarranted extra training. Assess the flight event complete 

if: 

(a) Seventy-five percent of the event’s H/X was used 

for training, and 

(b) Sufficient events remain in the block to redress 

the imbalance, and 

(c) Individual maneuvers can still be accomplished 

within the block. 

(d) Otherwise, assess the event incomplete. 

(7) Completion Events 

(a) An event may both complete a previous event and 

count as an advancing X. 

(b) For events flown exclusively to clear an 

incomplete, grades on maneuvers repeated from the incomplete 

event do not count. 

(8) Trainer Event Completion. Assess a trainer event 

complete if the IUT has received a full 1.5-hour training 

period. 

c. Policies for Evaluation Flights and Ground Evaluations 

(1) Check Flights (XXX90)-Single Event Training Blocks. 

Check flights amount to single event training blocks. 

Therefore, all rules regarding progressing out of a block apply, 

except as noted below: 

(a) Should fly a representative cross section of 

optional maneuvers. 

(b) Up to two optional maneuvers may be graded F/3 

where G/4 is required without requiring an overall 

unsatisfactory. 

(c) SIs may allow IUT to reaccomplish maneuvers. 

(d) The entire event should be devoted to assessing 

the IUT’s ability and readiness to progress to the next stage of 

training. All maneuvers indicated with a plus (+) are check 

flight critical and must be accomplished to MIF. 

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(e) The IUT should be able to demonstrate required 

levels of proficiency without SI assistance. However, 

instruction is allowed on check flights, and IUTs may 

reaccomplish maneuvers at the SI’s discretion. 

(2) Incomplete Check Flight. The check flight shall be 

incomplete when: 

(a) Any critical (+) item was not flown, or 

(b) The SI was unable to sample sufficient examples 

of a given maneuver to assess the IUT’s overall performance. 

NOTE: The subsequent flight need only include 

maneuvers required to complete the check. 

(c) Exceptions. The check is complete and the 

overall grade is unsatisfactory if: 

1. Any critical item is below MIF, or 

2. More than two noncritical items were graded 

F/3 where G/4 is required, or 

3. Any maneuver is U/2. 

5. Special Instructions and Restrictions 

a. Schedule limitations for IUTs will be left to the 

discretion of the Instructor Training Unit (ITU) or cognizant 

squadron, but consistent with the provisions of OPNAVINST 

3710.7T. 

b. All IUT flights will be conducted in accordance with the 

current T-39 or T-45C NATOPS/Technical Orders, FTIs, and local 

SOPs, as applicable. No deviations from standard maneuvers are 

authorized except in cases of emergency. 

c. Completion of the NATOPS stage as described in this 

instruction meets the NATOPS qualification requirements for the 

specific aircraft. 

d. Reasonable accelerations and decelerations in the 

curriculum are authorized when warranted by previous experience 

or demonstrated ability. Accelerations of the curriculum 

require TRAWING commander approval and shall be annotated in 

writing in the Instructor Training Jacket. 

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1. Ground Training Philosophy. Newly reporting IUTs must 

regain NATOPS-mandated currencies, develop proper instructional 

technique, and become knowledgeable of their respective systems 

and flight preparation procedures. 

2. Flight Support Training Philosophy. IUTs learn fundamentals 

and procedures of air-to-ground and air-to-air training and 

become knowledgeable of current standardization. The two 

primary methods of instruction are CAI and MIL. A CAI is a 

self-paced, computer-based instructional module. A MIL is a 

traditional lecture format, where an instructor teaches with the 

aid of electronic media.


9 JAN 2009 

Block Media Title Events Hrs Stage 

G01 Sqdn/ 

Class 

1. Events 

Administration/ 


G0101 Admin Administration/Check-In. 

IUTs will check in with 

the Wing, Ground School, 

and Squadron. This event 

includes Publications 

Issue and Curriculum 

Introduction. 

G0102 MIL Physiology. Includes 

classroom instruction and 

procedures trainers 

(R2/N5) to regain 

necessary currency. 

G0103 Lect/ 

Pool 

Refresher Swim. Includes 

classroom instruction and 

procedures trainers 

(R2/N5) to regain 

necessary currency. 

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4.0 ASI 

6.0 ASI 

6.0 ASI 

G0104 MIL FITC 26.0 ASI 

G0105 MIL Safety Procedures. The 

safety officer will 

provide the IUT with a 

general overview of safety 

procedures. 

3.0 ASI 

G0107 MIL High Risk Screening. The 

flight surgeon will 

complete this event after 

surveying the IUT. 

2.0 ASI 

G0108 MIL Instrument Ground School 3.0 IGS 

G0109 P/P IGS Open-Book Exam 2.0 IGS 

G0110 P/P IGS Closed-Book Exam 1.5 IGS 

G0111 MIL Crew Resource Management 2.0 CRM 

G0112 MIL Training Review Board 1.5 ASI 

G0113 Sqdn Administration/Checkout 0.1 ASI

2. Syllabus Notes 

a. Complete G0101 prior to succeeding events. 

b. Complete G0102-G0107 and G0112 in any order. 

c. Complete G0108-10 in order. 

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d. Complete G0111 in succession with G0108 or as required. 

e. Complete all applicable events for specific phase prior 

to G0113. 

f. All IUTs accomplish all these events, except G0102, 

G0103, and G0111. G0102 and G0103 are accomplished only if 

required by NATOPS. T-45C ATM IUTs do not accomplish G0111. 

g. T-45C ATM IUTs will accomplish the Course Rules Exam 

during IGS. 

3. Discuss Items. None.


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G10 CAI/ 

Class 

1. Events 

T-39 Academics 11 24.0 T39SYS 

G1001 CAI NATOPS 1 - Engines 2.0 

G1002 CAI NATOPS 2 - Fuel 2.0 

G1003 CAI NATOPS 3 - Electrical 2.0 

G1004 CAI NATOPS 4 - Hydraulics 2.0 

G1005 CAI NATOPS 5 – Flight Controls 2.0 

G1006 CAI NATOPS 6 – Anti-Ice 2.0 

G1007 CAI NATOPS 7 - Environmental 2.0 

G1008 CAI NATOPS 8 - Avionics 2.0 

G1009 CAI NATOPS 9 – Emergency 

Procedures 

2.0 

G1010 P/P T-39 NATOPS Open-Book Exam 3.0 

G1011 P/P T-39 NATOPS Closed-Book Exam 3.0 


a. Complete G0101 prior to G1001-G1009; complete G1010 

prior to G1011. 

b. Complete events G1001 through G1009 in any order prior 

to G1010. 

c. Only Strike and Fighter IUTs accomplish this block of 

training. 

3. Discuss Items. None. 

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G11 MIL/ 

CAI 

1. Events 

T-39 Strike Core 

Academics 

8 26.0 See 

Below 

G1101 MIL Low-Level and Radar Navigation 3.0 LLNAVFP 

G1102 MIL Low-Level and Radar Planning 5.0 LLNAVFP 

G1103 CAI Radar Principles and 

Operations 

3.0 RDR 

G1104 MIL Radar Predictions 2.0 RDR 

G1105 MIL Turnpoint Procedures 2.5 DCONFP 

G1106 MIL Aircraft Carrier Procedures 3.0 CVP 

G1107 MIL Conventional Weapons 1.5 WEPFP 

G1108 MIL Flight Preparation 6.0 ASI 


a. Complete G0101 prior to succeeding events. 

b. May complete events in any order, but sequential 

progression through the block is preferred. 

c. Only Strike IUTs accomplish the events in this block; 

Fighter and T-45C ATM IUTs do not take this block. 



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G12 MIL T-39 Advanced Airto-Ground 

Preflight Training 

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Strike/2 

Fighter/1 

1. Events. The G12 block provides the procedures and 

fundamentals for advanced air-to-ground training. 

G1201 MIL Strike Seminar 3.0 

G1202 MIL Composite Ground School 3.0 

G1203 MIL Composite Preparation Lecture 3.0 


a. Complete the events in order. 

6.0 

3.0 

b. Strike IUTs complete N4004, N4104, and I4002 prior to 

G1201. 

c. Fighter IUTs complete all Fighter IUT events prior to 

G1203. 

d. Only Strike IUTs accomplish G1201 and G1202. 

e. Only Fighter Upgrade IUTs accomplish G1203. 


DCONFP

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T10 MIL Fighter Flight 

Support Training 

1. Events 

Strike/10 

Fighter/17 

T1001 MIL Intercept Display and Flight 

Path Visualization 

T1002 MIL Fundamentals of Intercept 

Geometry I Lecture 

T1003 MIL Fundamentals of Intercept 

Geometry II Lecture 

T1004 MIL Target Aspect Formula and 

Collision Course Corrections 

Lecture 

10.2 

24.5 

See 

Below 

1.0 IP 

0.5 IP 

0.5 IP 

1.5 IP 

T1005 MIL Displacement Turn Fundamentals 

Lecture 

0.5 IP 

T1006 MIL Counterturn Fundamentals 

Lecture 

0.2 IP 

T1007 MIL Speed Variations Lecture 1.0 IP 

T1008 MIL Attack-Reattack Lecture 2.0 IP 

T1009 MIL Intercept Progression I Lecture 1.5 IP 

T1010 MIL Intercept Progression II 

Lecture 

1.5 IP 

T1011 MIL Advanced Radar Modes Lecture 1.3 RDR 

T1012 MIL Conversion Procedures Lecture 3.5 TAC 

T1013 MIL Advanced Intercepts Procedures 

Lecture 

4.0 TAC 

T1014 MIL Introduction to 2 V X 3.5 TAC 

T1015 MIL Self-Escort Strike Route 1.0 TAC (A 

T1016 MIL Flight Preparation Lecture 0.5 IP (A 

T1017 MIL Flight Preparation Lecture 0.5 IP (A 

(R


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a. Complete G0101 prior to T1001-11. 

b. Accomplish events T1001 through T1011 in any order, but 

prior to T1016. 

c. Accomplish T1016 prior to T1017. 

d. Accomplish T1012 through T1015 in order. Subsequent 

simulator and flight prerequisites will be adhered to per flow 

chart. 

e. Strike IUTs selected for additional air-to-air 

qualification must accomplish T1001-T1011 and T1016-17. 

f. Fighter IUTs accomplish all events in block. 


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G13 Class T-45C ATM 

Preflight Academics 

1. Events 

66 79.5 See 

Below 

G1301 LECT Introduction to CAI 0.5 T45SYS 

G1302 MIL Introduction to OFT 1.5 T45SYS 

G1303 MIL Introduction to T-45C 

Configuration 

1.3 T45SYS 

G1304 MIL Electrical System 1.3 T45SYS 

G1305 CAI Electrical System Malfunctions 0.7 T45SYS 

G1306 MIL Engine and Related Systems 1.5 T45SYS 

G1307 CAI Engine and Related Systems 

Malfunctions 

1.4 T45SYS 

G1308 CAI Engine Systems Malfunctions 0.7 T45SYS 

G1309 MIL Aircraft Fuel System 0.9 T45SYS 

G1310 CAI Fuel System Malfunctions 0.5 T45SYS 

G1311 MIL Hydraulic System 1.0 T45SYS 

G1312 CAI Hydraulic System Malfunctions 1.0 T45SYS 

G1313 MIL Hydraulic Subsystems 1.8 T45SYS 

G1314 CAI Hydraulic Subsystems 

Malfunctions 

1.0 T45SYS 

G1315 MIL Flight Control System 1.3 T45SYS 

G1316 CAI Flight Control System 

Malfunctions 

0.7 T45SYS 

G1317 MIL Egress System 1.0 T45SYS 

G1318 CAI Egress System Malfunctions 0.5 T45SYS 

G1319 MIL OBOGS and ECS/Pressurization 

Systems 

0.9 T45SYS 

G1320 CAI OBOGS and ECS/Pressurization 

System Malfunctions 

0.5 T45SYS 

G1321 MIL Flight Instruments 1.3 T45SYS 

G1322 CAI Flight Instruments Malfunctions 0.8 T45SYS 

G1323 MIL CNI System 1.7 T45SYS 

G1324 CAI CNI System Malfunctions 1.0 T45SYS 

G1325 MIL Other T-45C Systems 1.0 T45SYS 

G1326 MIL INS/GPS Operations and Concepts 1.5 T45SYS 

G1327 CAI Display System and Malfunctions 1.5 T45SYS 

G1328 MIL Engine Start Procedures 1.0 T45SYS 

G1329 MIL NACES Flight Physiology 2.0 T45SYS 

G1330 CAI Exterior Preflight Checks 0.6 T45SYS 

G1331 CAI Engine Start & Post-start 

Procedures 

1.0 T45SYS


9 JAN 2009 

G1332 CAI Multi-function Display and 

Navigation System Operation 

1.2 T45SYS 

G1333 CAI Display System (HUD) 0.8 T45SYS 

G1334 CAI Waypoint Navigation Procedures 1.2 T45SYS 

G1335 LECT Ejection Seat Lecture/NACES 1.0 T45SYS 

G1336 MIL Velocity Vector 1.0 T45SYS 

G1337 CAI Engineering Review 2.0 T45SYS 

G1338 MIL Engineering Review 1.0 T45SYS 

G1339 CAI Engineering Block Examination 1.0 T45SYS 

G1340 CAI Engineering Block Examination 1.0 T45SYS 

G1341 P/P NATOPS OPEN-BOOK EXAMINATION 2.0 T45SYS 

G1342 P/P NATOPS CLOSED-BOOK EXAMINATION 2.0 T45SYS 

G1343 MIL Introduction to INAV 1.8 T45INST 

G1344 MIL Departure and Terminal 

Procedures 

0.8 T45INST 

G1345 CAI Interpretation of High Altitude 

Instrument Approach Plates 

0.8 T45INST 

G1346 MIL Flight Planning (Departure and 

En Route) 

1.5 T45INST 

G1347 WKBK Practical Problems 1.5 T45INST 

G1348 MIL INAV Review 0.8 T45INST 

G1349 CAI Instrument Navigation Block 

Examination 

1.0 T45INST 

G1350 LECT Course Rules 2.0 T45INST 

G1351 P/P Course Rules Stage Examination 1.0 T45INST 

G1352 MIL Start, Ground, and Takeoff 

Emergency Procedures 

1.5 T45EMFP 

G1353 CAI Start, Ground, and Takeoff 


1.5 T45EMFP 

G1354 MIL Operational and Ejection 

Emergency Procedures (Includes 

Workbook) 

1.0 T45EMFP 

G1355 MIL Engine and Hydraulic Emergency 

Procedures 

1.5 T45EMFP 

G1356 CAI Engine and Hydraulic Emergency 

Procedures 

1.5 T45EMFP 

G1357 CAI Emergency Flight Procedures 

Examination One 

1.0 T45EMFP 

G1358 MIL Canopy and Flight Control 


Workbook) 

1.0 T45EMFP 

G1359 MIL Electrical and Indicator 


1.7 T45EMFP 

II-10

II-11 


9 JAN 2009 

G1360 CAI Electrical and Indicator 


1.5 T45EMFP 

G1361 MIL Operational and Landing 


Workbook) 

1.5 T45EMFP 

G1362 CAI Emergency Flight Procedures 

Examination Two 

1.0 T45EMFP 

G1363 MIL Out-of-Control Flight 

Procedures 

1.0 T45OCFFP 

G1364 CAI Out-of-Control Flight Exam 1.0 T45OCFFP 

G1365 MIL Contact Flight Procedures 3.0 T45CONFP 

G1366 MIL CRM 1.0 T45CRM 


a. Complete G0101 prior to G1301-64 and G1366. 

b. Complete G1301-64 prior to G1365. 

c. Only T-45C ATM IUTs accomplish these events. 



9 JAN 2009 


A10 Class T-45C ATM Weapons 

Flight Procedures 

(Upgrade) 

1. Events 

II-12 

4 5.4 T45WEPFP 

A1001 CAI Low-Level Waypoint Navigation 

One 

0.7 

A1002 CAI Weapons Data Entry Procedures 0.7 

A1003 MIL Section Weapons Flight 

Procedures 

2.0 

A1004 MIL Division Weapons Flight 

Procedures 

2.0 

2. Syllabus Note. Complete T-45C IUT prior to beginning of 

block. 


II-13 


9 JAN 2009 


A11 Class T-45C ATM Basic 

Fighter Maneuvers 


(Upgrade) 

1. Events 

3 6.7 T45BFMFP 

A1101 CAI HUD/Data Entry Procedures 0.7 T45BFMFP 

A1102 MIL Basic Fighter Maneuvers Theory 3.0 T45BFMFP 

A1103 MIL Basic Fighter Maneuvers Flight 

Procedures 

3.0 T45BFMFP 


a. Complete A5390 prior to A1101-A1103. 

b. Complete events in any order. 



9 JAN 2009 

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II-14

Chapter III 

NATOPS Training 

III-1 


11 FEB 2008 

1. Refresher Flight Training Philosophy. Allow IUT a chance to 

experience the “hot seat” and to gain experience in the T-39 or T- 

45C. Comply with T-39 and T-45C NATOPS check-flight requirements. 

2. Matrices. The following matrices are an overview of the 

entire NATOPS Stage, separated into T-39 NATOPS and T-45C 

NATOPS. The purpose of these matrices is to provide the IUT and 

SI the easiest way to track progress, regression, and overall 

status in relation to the MIF. In addition, there is a single 

matrix following each block description throughout this chapter. 

3. T-39 NATOPS Stage MIF 

CTS 

REF 

Check Flight Event 

T-39 NATOPS STAGE MANEUVER ITEM FILE 

MANEUVER 

1 General Knowledge/Procedures 4+ 4+ 

2 Emergency Procedures 4+ 4+ 

3 Headwork/Situational Awareness 4+ 4+ 

4 BAR 4+ 4+ 

5 Mission Planning 4+ 4+ 

6 In-Flight Planning/Area Orientation 4 4+ 

7 In-Flight Checks 4+ 4+ 

8 Radio Procedures 4+ 4+ 

9 Ground Operations 4+ 4+ 

10 Pressurization System 4 4 

11 Electrical (DC) System 4 4 

12 Electrical (AC) System 4 4 

13 Hydraulic System 4 4 

14 Fuel System 4 4 

15 Anti-Ice System 4 4 

16 Avionics 4 4 

17 Stalls/Unusual Attitudes 4 4 

18 Course Rules/INAV 4 4+ 

19 Limitations 4+ 4+ 

C4002 

C4190


11 FEB 2008 

4. T-45C ATM NATOPS Stage MIF 

CTS 

REF 

Simulator Event 

Check Simulator/Flight Event 

T-45C ATM NATOPS STAGE MANEUVER ITEM FILE 

MANEUVER 

1 General Knowledge/Procedures 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 

2 Emergency Procedures 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 

3 Headwork/Situational Awareness 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 

4 BAW 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 

31 NATOPS Procedures 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 

32 Landings 4+ 4+ 

33 Stalls/OCF 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 

III-2 

C3007 

C3190 

C5009 

C5190

III-3 


9 JAN 2009 

Block Media Title Events Hrs H/X 

C40 T-39G/N T-39 Refresher 


2 5.0 2.5 

1. Prerequisites 

a. G0102-3 (Physiology/Swim) if required. 

b. G0104-G0112 (FITC, Safety, High Risk Screening, IGS, 

CRM, TRB) for Strike and Fighter IUTs. 

c. G1011 (T-39 NATOPS Closed-Book Exam) for Strike and 

Fighter IUTs. 

d. G1108 (Flight Preparation) for Strike IUTs. 


C4001 

This flight should consist of area work to include stalls, 

unusual attitude recoveries, and pattern work with review of 

NATOPS systems and procedures. 

C4002 

This flight should be flown as a multiple approach hop with 

review of autopilot operation and NATOPS systems and 

procedures. 

3. Special Syllabus Requirements. None. 

4. Discuss Items. During block, discuss preflight procedures, 

all ground operations, all checklist procedures, takeoff, 

unusual attitudes, spin recovery, autopilot operation, avionics 

usage, and all NATOPS systems.


11 FEB 2008 

5. Block MIF 

CTS 

REF 

MANEUVER C4002 

1 General Knowledge/Procedures 4+ 

2 Emergency Procedures 4+ 

3 Headwork/Situational Awareness 4+ 

4 BAR 4+ 

5 Mission Planning 4+ 

6 In-Flight Planning/Area Orientation 4 

7 In-Flight Checks 4+ 

8 Radio Procedures 4+ 

9 Ground Operations 4+ 

10 Pressurization System 4 

11 Electrical (DC) System 4 

12 Electrical (AC) System 4 

13 Hydraulic System 4 

14 Fuel System 4 

15 Anti-Ice System 4 

16 Avionics 4 

17 Stalls/Unusual Attitudes 4 

18 Course Rules/INAV 4 

19 Limitations 4+ 

III-4

III-5 


11 FEB 2008 


C41 T-39G/N T-39 NATOPS Check Flight 1 2.5 2.5 


a. S4290 for Strike IUTs. 

b. R2190, R4190, and I4002 for Fighter IUTs. 


C4190 

The IUT will perform the items introduced in block C40. At 

least two of the specific system maneuver items shall be 

graded as required items. 


4. Discuss Items. C40 discuss items at instructor discretion. 

5. Block MIF 

CTS 

REF 





4 BAR 4+ 


6 In-Flight Planning/Area Orientation 4+ 



9 Ground Operations 4+ 

10 Pressurization System 4 

11 Electrical (DC) System 4 

12 Electrical (AC) System 4 

13 Hydraulic System 4 

14 Fuel System 4 

15 Anti-Ice System 4 

16 Avionics 4 

17 Stalls/Unusual Attitudes 4 

18 Course Rules/INAV 4+ 

19 Limitations 4+


9 JAN 2009 


C30 2F205A T-45C ATM Simulator 


7 10.5 1.5 

1. Prerequisites. G0101, G0102-3 (if required), G0104-12 and 

G1301-64. 

2. Syllabus Notes. All IUTs shall complete all events. 

C3001-02 

Cockpit Orientation 

C3003 

Instrument-Familiarization 

C3004 

Familiarization-Ground Emergencies 

C3005 

Instrument-Airborne Emergencies 

C3006 

Out-of-Control Flight-Engine Emergencies 

C3007 

Formation-Electrical and Hydraulic Emergencies 



5. Block MIF 

CTS 

REF 





4 BAW 4+ 

31 NATOPS Procedures 4+ 

33 Stalls/OCF 4+ 

III-6

III-7 


9 JAN 2009 


C31 2F205A T-45C ATM Simulator 

Check 

1 1.5 1.5 

1. Prerequisites. C3001-07 


C3190 

The IUT will perform selected items from Block C30 at the 

discretion of the SI. 


4. Discuss items. None. 

5. Block MIF 

CTS 

REF 





4 BAW 4+ 


33 Stalls/OCF 4+


9 JAN 2009 


C50 T-45C T-45C ATM NATOPS Flight 


9 13.5 1.5 


a. C3190 prior to C5001-C5008. 

b. G1365-66 (Contact Flight Procedures/CRM) prior to C5001- 

C5008. 

c. G0102-03, if required, prior to C5001-C5008. 

d. C5008 prior to C5009. 

2. Syllabus Notes. IUTs will occupy the front cockpit. 

C5001 


C5002 

Familiarization 

C5003 


C5004 

Out-of-Control Flight 

C5005 

2-plane formation 

C5006 


C5007 

Night Familiarization 

C5008 

Airways Navigation 

C5009 

Instrument Check Flight 


4. Discuss items. None. 

III-8

5. Block MIF 

CTS 

REF 

III-9 


11 FEB 2008 





4 BAW 4+ 


32 Landings 4+ 

33 Stalls/OCF 4+


11 FEB 2008 


C51 T-45C T-45C ATM NATOPS Check 

Flight 

1 1.5 1.5 


a. C5001-07 

b. G1341-42 

2. Syllabus Notes. The IUT will occupy the front cockpit 

during this event. 



5. Block MIF 

CTS 

REF 





4 BAW 4+ 




III-10

Chapter IV 

Contact Training 

IV-1 


11 FEB 2008 

1. Matrices. There is a single matrix following the block 

description of the single block in this chapter. 

2. Stage MIF. None.


9 JAN 2009 


C52 T-45C T-45C ATM Contact Flight 


1 1.5 1.5 


a. C5190. 

b. C5009. 

2. Syllabus Notes. The IUT will occupy the front cockpit. 

C5201 

The SI will assume the role of the student NFO and the IUT 

will assess performance during C5201. The SI will will 

demonstrate an average student on C5201. 


4. Discuss Items 

C5201 

Local IFR departures, commonly used stereo routes, course 

rules, (home and outlying fields), MOA/SUA operations, MNTS 

grading system and student MCG, currency requirements, 

standardization notes, briefing techniques, and common 

mistakes. 

5. Block MIF 

CTS 

REF 





4 BAW 4+ 

23 

Flight Instruction/Detect and Correct 

Student Errors 


IV-2 

4+

IV-3 


11 FEB 2008 


C53 T-45C T-45C ATM Contact Flight 

Check 

1 1.5 1.5 

1. Prerequisite. C5201. 

2. Syllabus Notes. The IUT will occupy the front cockpit. 

a. The SI will assume the role of the student NFO and the 

IUT will assess performance during C5390. The SI will 

demonstrate a below average student on C5390. 


4. Discuss Items 

C5390 

Local IFR departures, commonly used stereo routes, course 

rules (home and outlying fields), MOA/SUA operations, MNTS 

grading system and student MCG, currency requirements, 

standardization notes, briefing techniques, and common 

mistakes. 

5. Block MIF 

CTS 

REF 





4 BAW 4+ 

23 




4+


11 FEB 2008 

BLANK PAGE 

IV-4

Chapter V 

Instrument Training 

V-1 


11 FEB 2008 

1. Training Philosophy. T-39 IUTs observe and instruct airways 

navigation flight events under supervision of a qualified SI. 

2. Matrices. There is a single matrix following the block 

description of the single block in this chapter. 

3. Stage MIF. None.


11 FEB 2008 


I40 T-39G/N Airways Navigation 



V-2 

Observe/1 

Instruct/1 

4.6 2.3 

2. Syllabus Notes. For I4001, observe any AirNav event; for 

I4002, instruct any AirNav event. 

I4001 

Observe required items. 

I4002 

Perform graded items. The IUT should demonstrate the 

ability to identify and correct student errors in regards to 

airways navigation procedures. 


4. Discuss Items. Preflight planning to include weather, 

NOTAMS, and jet card; enroute planning; and approaches. Review 

NATOPS systems.

5. Block MIF 

V-3 


11 FEB 2008 

CTS 

REF 

MANEUVER I4002 




4 BAR 4+ 





20 Chart, Jet Log, and DD 175 Review 4+ 

21 Briefing 4+ 

22 Procedures Knowledge 4+ 

23 Detect and Correct Student Errors 4+ 

24 Instructional Assistance 4+ 

25 Patience 4+ 

26 ATJ Review 4+ 

29 Grading 4+ 

30 Debrief 4+


11 FEB 2008 

BLANK PAGE 

V-4

Chapter VI 

Navigation Training 

VI-1 


11 FEB 2008 

1. Matrices. The following matrix is an overview of the entire 

Navigation Stage. The purpose of this matrix is to provide the 

IUT and SI the easiest way to track progress, regression, and 

overall status in relation to the MIF. In addition, there is a 

single matrix following each block description throughout this 

chapter. 

2. T-39 Core Training Navigation Stage MIF 

CTS 

REF 


T-39 CORE TRAINING 

NAVIGATION STAGE MANEUVER ITEM FILE 

MANEUVER 

1 General Knowledge/Procedures 4+ 4+ 4+ 

2 Emergency Procedures 4+ 4+ 4+ 

3 Headwork/Situational Awareness 4+ 4+ 4+ 

4 BAR 4+ 4+ 4+ 

5 Mission Planning 4+ 4+ 4+ 

6 In-Flight Planning/Area Orientation 4+ 4+ 

7 In-Flight Checks 4+ 4+ 

8 Radio Procedures 4+ 4+ 

20 

Chart, Jet Log, & Radar Predictions 

Review 

4 4+ 4+ 

21 Briefing 4+ 4+ 4+ 

22 Procedures Knowledge 4+ 4+ 4+ 

23 Detect and Correct Student Errors 4+ 4+ 4+ 

24 Instructional Assistance 4 4+ 4+ 

25 Patience 4+ 4+ 4+ 

26 ATJ Review 4 4 4+ 

27 Radar Trainer Knowledge 4+ 

29 Grading 4+ 4+ 4+ 

30 Debrief 4 4+ 4+ 

N2002 

N4004 

N4104


11 FEB 2008 


N20 2B49 Radar Navigation 

Simulator 


VI-2 

Strike/2 

Fighter/1 

4.0 

2.0 

a. C4002 (Strike). 

b. Completion of all Fighter IUT events (Fighter Upgrade). 


N2001 (Strike and Fighter Upgrade) 

Introduce chart, jet log, and radar predictions review; 

trainer briefing; instructional assistance; detect and 

correct student errors; debrief; grading; patience; and ATJ 

review. Practice radar procedures and GMRT knowledge. 

N2002 (Strike only) 

The IUT will perform items introduced and practiced during 

N2001. 



5. Block MIF 

CTS 

REF 

MANEUVER N2002 




4 BAR 4+ 


20 


Review 




24 Instructional Assistance 4 


26 ATJ Review 4 


29 Grading 4+ 

30 Debrief 4 

4 

2.0

VI-3 


11 FEB 2008 


N40 T-39N Radar Navigation 


4 8.8 2.2 

1. Prerequisite. N2002. 

2. Syllabus Notes. Only Strike IUTs complete this block of 

training. 

N4001 

IUT will sit in the right seat and execute radar navigation 

procedures on a route selected by the SI. SI will sit in 

the jump seat. No students are allowed on the flight. 

N4002 

IUT observes SI instruct two radar navigation events. 

N4003 

IUT observes SI instruct one radar navigation event, and SI 

grades IUT instructing one radar navigation event. 

N4004 

SI grades IUT instructing two radar navigation events. 




11 FEB 2008 

5. Block MIF 

CTS 

REF 





4 BAR 4+ 





20 


Review 






26 ATJ Review 4 

29 Grading 4+ 

30 Debrief 4+ 

VI-4 

4+

VI-5 


11 FEB 2008 


N41 T-39N Low-Level Navigation 


4 8.0 2.0 



training. 

N4101 

IUT will sit in the right seat and execute low-level 

procedures on a low-level selected by the SI. SI will sit 

in the jump seat. No students are allowed on the flight. 

N4102 

IUT observes SI instruct two low-level events. 

N4103 

IUT observes SI instruct one low-level event, and SI grades 

IUT instructing one low-level event. 

N4104 

SI grades IUT instructing two low-level events. 


4. Discuss Items. Use of CFIT checklist (Appendix A).


11 FEB 2008 

5. Block MIF 

CTS 

REF 





4 BAR 4+ 





20 


Review 







29 Grading 4+ 

30 Debrief 4+ 

VI-6 

4+

Chapter VII 

Formation Training 

VII-1 


9 JUN 2010 

This chapter does not apply to Advanced NFO Instructor Under 

Training.


11 FEB 2008 

BLANK PAGE 

VII-2

Chapter VIII 

Tactical Training 

VIII-1 


11 FEB 2008 

1. Training Philosophy. IUTs observe and instruct flight and 

simulator events in all phases under supervision of a qualified 

SI. 

2. Matrices. The following matrices are an overview of the 

entire Tactical Stage, separated into T-39 Strike Training, T-39 

Fighter Training, and T-45C ATM Training. The purpose of these 

matrices is to provide the IUT and SI the easiest way to track 

progress, regression, and overall status in relation to the MIF. 

In addition, there is a single matrix following each block 

description throughout this chapter.


11 FEB 2008 

3. T-39 Strike Training Tactical Stage MIF 

CTS 

REF 

1 



T-39 STRIKE TRAINING 

TACTICAL STAGE MANEUVER ITEM FILE 

MANEUVER 

General Knowledge/ 

Procedures 

VIII-2 

S4002 

S2002 

S4101 

S4290 

R2207* 

R4202* 

R4390* 

4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 

2 Emergency Procedures 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 

3 

Headwork/Situational 

Awareness 

4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 

4 BAR 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 

5 Mission Planning 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 

6 

In-Flight Planning/Area 

Orientation 

4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 

7 In-Flight Checks 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 

8 Radio Procedures 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 

20 

Chart, Jet Log, & Radar 

Predictions Review 

4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 

21 Briefing 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 

22 Procedures Knowledge 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 

23 

Flight Instruction/Detect 

and Correct Student Errors 

4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 

24 Instructional Assistance 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 

25 Patience 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 

26 ATJ Review 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 

27 Radar Trainer Knowledge 4+ 4+ 

28 Coverage of Check Items 4+ 4+ 

29 Grading 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 

30 Debrief 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 

*Only Strike IUTs selected for additional Air-to-Air 

Instructor Qualification accomplish these blocks.

4. T-39 Fighter Training Tactical Stage MIF 

CTS 

REF 



T-39 FIGHTER TRAINING 

TACTICAL STAGE MANEUVER ITEM FILE 

MANEUVER 

VIII-3 

R2010 


9 JAN 2009 

1 

General Knowledge/ 

Procedures 

4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 

2 Emergency Procedures 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 

3 


Awareness 

4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 

4 BAR 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 

5 Mission Planning 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 

6 

In-Flight Planning/Area 

Orientation 

4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 

7 In-Flight Checks 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 

8 Radio Procedures 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 

20 

Chart, Jet Log, & Radar 

Predictions Review 

R2190 

R4005 

R4190 

S2002* 

S4102* 

4+ 4+ 

21 Briefing 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 

22 Procedures Knowledge 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 


23 


4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 

24 Instructional Assistance 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 

25 Patience 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 

26 ATJ Review 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 

27 Radar Trainer Knowledge 4+ 4+ 4+ 

28 Coverage of Check Items 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 

29 Grading 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 

30 Debrief 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 

*Optional Upgrade blocks.


9 JUN 2010 

5. T-45C ATM Upgrade Training Stage MIF 

CTS 

REF 


T-45C ATM UPGRADE TRAINING 

STAGE MANEUVER ITEM FILE 

MANEUVER 

1 General Knowledge/Procedures 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 

2 Emergency Procedures 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 

3 


Awareness 

VIII-4 

A5002 

A5190 

A5202 

A5390 

A5406 

A5590 

4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 

4 BAW 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 

23 



4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 

31 NATOPS Procedures 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 

32 Landings 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 

33 Stalls/OCF 4+ 4+ 

34 Weapons Flight Procedures 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 

35 BFM Flight Procedures 4+ 4+ 

Special Syllabus 

Requirements 

1

VIII-5 


11 FEB 2008 


S40 T-39N Strike Mission 


Observe/1 

Instruct/1 

4.0 2.0 

1. Prerequisite. G1201 (Strike Seminar). 


training. 

S4001 

Strike IUT observes SI instruct a Strike event. 

S4002 

Strike IUT instructs a Strike event under the supervision of 

an SI. 


4. Discuss Items. Timing techniques. 

5. Block MIF 

CTS 

REF 

MANEUVER S4002 




4 BAR 4+ 





20 


Review 



23 






29 Grading 4+ 

30 Debrief 4+ 

4+ 

4+


11 FEB 2008 


S20 2B49 Composite Mission 

Simulator Training 


VIII-6 

Observe/1 

Instruct/1 

a. G1202 (Composite Ground School) for Strike IUTs. 

5.0 2.5 

b. G1203 (Composite Preparation Lecture) for Fighter IUT 

Upgrade. 

c. N2001 for Fighter IUT Upgrade. 

2. Syllabus Notes. Strike and Fighter Upgrade IUTs complete 

this block of training. 

S2001 

IUT observes SI instruct a Composite Simulator event. 

S2002 

IUT instructs a Composite Simulator event under the 

supervision of an SI. 


4. Discuss Items. Timing techniques.

5. Block MIF 

VIII-7 


11 FEB 2008 

CTS 

REF 





4 BAR 4+ 


20 


Review 



23 







29 Grading 4+ 

30 Debrief 4+ 

4+ 

4+


11 FEB 2008 


S41 T-39N Composite and Fighter 

Composite 



a. S2002 for Fighter IUT Upgrade. 

b. S2002 and S4002 for Strike IUTs. 

VIII-8 

Observe/1 

Instruct/1 

2. Syllabus Notes. Strike IUTs complete S4290 in place of 

S4102. 

S4101 

IUT observes SI instruct a Composite Flight event. 

4.8 2.4 

S4102 

IUT instructs a Composite Flight event under the supervision 

of an SI. 


4. Discuss Items. Timing techniques.

5. Block MIF 

VIII-9 


11 FEB 2008 

CTS 

REF 





4 BAR 4+ 





20 


Review 



23 






29 Grading 4+ 

30 Debrief 4+ 

4+ 

4+


11 FEB 2008 


S42 T-39N Composite Check Flight 1 2.4 2.4 

1. Prerequisite. S4101. 

2. Syllabus Notes. Strike IUT only. 


4. Discuss Items. As required. 

5. Block MIF 

CTS 

REF 





4 BAR 4+ 





20 


Review 



23 






29 Grading 4+ 

30 Debrief 4+ 

VIII-10 

4+ 

4+

VIII-11 


9 JAN 2009 


R20 2B49 Air-to-Air Radar 



a. G0102-3 (Physiology/Swim), if required. 

Observe/5 

Instruct/5 

b. G0104, G0105, G0107-12 (FITC, Safety, High Risk 

Screening, IGS, CRM, TRB) and T1016-17 (Flight Preparation 

Lectures) prior to R2001. 

c. R2001 prior to R2002. 

15.0 1.5 

d. T1012 (Conversion Procedures Lecture) prior to R2003. 

e. R2003 prior to R2004. 

f. T1013 (Advanced Intercepts Procedures Lecture) prior to 

R2005. 

g. R2005 prior to R2006. 

h. T1014 (Introduction to 2 V X) and R2006 prior to R2007. 

i. R2007 prior to R2008. 

j. R2009 prior to R2010. 


a. For R2001, observe Reattacks event; for R2002, instruct 

Reattack event. 

b. For R2003, observe Conversions event; for R2004, 

instruct Conversions event. 

c. For R2005, observe Advanced 1 V 1 Intercepts event; for 

R2006, instruct Advanced 1 V 1 Intercepts event. 

d. For R2007, observe any Advanced Multibogey EOB event; 

for R2008, instruct any Advanced Multibogey event. 

e. For R2009, observe Advanced Strike Route Intercepts 

event; for R2010, instruct any Advanced Strike Route Intercepts 

event.


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5. Block MIF 

CTS 

REF 

MANEUVER R2010 




4 BAR 4+ 




23 







28 Coverage of Check Items 4+ 

29 Grading 4+ 

30 Debrief 4+ 

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R21 2B49 Air-to-Air Radar 

Simulator Check 

1 1.5 1.5 

1. Prerequisite. R2010. 

2. Syllabus Notes. Instruct any Strike or Fighter Air-to-Air 

Simulator event. 



5. Block MIF 

CTS 

REF 





4 BAR 4+ 







23 








29 Grading 4+ 

30 Debrief 4+ 

4+


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R40 T-39N Air-to-Air Radar 



a. C4002 prior to R4001. 

b. R2002 and R4001 prior to R4002. 

c. R2004 prior to R4003. 

d. R2006 prior to R4004. 

e. R2010 prior to R4005. 


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Observe/1 

Instruct/4 

a. For R4001, observe any Strike or Fighter Air-to-Air 

event. 

b. For R4002, instruct Reattacks event. 

c. For R4003, instruct Conversions event. 

d. For R4004, instruct Advanced Intercepts event. 

e. For R4005, instruct Advanced Strike Route event. 

f. An IUT may not instruct a –90 event. 



13.0 2.6

5. Block MIF 

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CTS 

REF 





4 BAR 4+ 







23 







29 Grading 4+ 

30 Debrief 4+ 

4+


9 JAN 2009 


R41 T-39N Fighter Flight Training 

Check Flight 

1 2.6 2.6 

1. Prerequisites. R4002-5. 

2. Syllabus Notes. Instruct any Strike or Fighter Air-to-Air 

event, except a -90. 



5. Block MIF 

CTS 

REF 





4 BAR 4+ 







23 







29 Grading 4+ 

30 Debrief 4+ 

VIII-16 

4+

VIII-17 


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R22 2B49 Strike Air-to-Air Radar 


(Upgrade) 


a. T1017 prior to R2201. 

b. R4202 prior to R2205. 


Execute/4 

Observe/2 

Instruct/1 

10.5 1.5 

a. For R2201-4, IUT executes the UMFO Reattacks syllabus 

event. 

b. For R2205 and R2206, observe any two Reattacks events; 

for R2207, instruct any Reattacks event. 

c. Only Strike IUTs selected for additional Air-to-Air 

Instructor Qualification complete this block. 


4. Discuss Items. As required.


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5. Block MIF 

CTS 

REF 





4 BAR 4+ 




23 








29 Grading 4+ 

30 Debrief 4+ 

VIII-18 

4+

VIII-19 


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R42 T-39N Strike Air-to-Air Radar 

Flight Training (Upgrade) 

2 2.2 1.1 



a. For R4201-2, IUT executes the UMFO Reattacks syllabus 

event. 

b. Only Strike IUTs selected for additional Air-to-Air 




5. Block MIF 

CTS 

REF 





4 BAR 4+ 







30 Debrief 4+


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R43 T-39N Strike Air-to-Air Radar 

Flight Training Check 

Flight (Upgrade) 

Instruct/1 1.1 1.1 



a. Instruct any Reattacks event. 

b. Only Strike IUTs selected for additional Air-to-Air 




5. Block MIF 

CTS 

REF 





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23 







29 Grading 4+ 

30 Debrief 4+ 

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4+

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A50 T-45C T-45C ATM Section 

Weapons Flight 

Procedures (Upgrade) 

2 2.4 1.2 


a. A1001-03. 

b. Completion of T-45C IUT. 

2. Syllabus Notes. IUT will occupy the front cockpit. 

A5001 

Introduction to Section Weapons Flights. IUT will fly as –2. 

A5002 

a. IUT will fly as –2. 

b. The SI will assume the role of the student NFO and the 

IUT will assess performance during A5002. The SI will 

demonstrate an average student on A5002. 



5. Block MIF 

CTS 

REF 

MANEUVER A5002 




4 BAW 4+ 

23 





34 Weapons Flight Procedures 4+ 

4+


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A51 T-45C T-45C ATM Section 

Weapons Check Flight 

(Upgrade) 

1 1.2 1.2 

1. Prerequisite. A5002. 


A5190 

a. IUT will fly as –2. 



demonstrate a below average student on A5190. 



5. Block MIF 

CTS 

REF 





4 BAW 4+ 

23 






VIII-22 

4+

VIII-23 


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A52 T-45C T-45C ATM Division 

CAS Procedures 

(Upgrade) 

2 2.4 1.2 


a. A1004. 

b. A5190. 

2. Syllabus Notes. IUT will occupy the front cockpit. One 

flight in block will be conducted as a medium-threat scenario 

and one flight as a high-threat scenario. 

A5201 

Introduction to Division Close Air Support Tactics/ 

Procedures. IUT will fly as a wingman. 

A5202 

IUT will fly as a wingman. The SI will assume the role of 

the student NFO and the IUT will assess performance. The SI 

will demonstrate an average student. 

3. Special Syllabus Requirements. Low-threat scenario will be 

demonstrated at least once in block. 


5. Block MIF 

CTS 

REF 





4 BAW 4+ 

23 






Special Syllabus Requirements 1 

4+


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A53 T-45C T-45C ATM Division 

CAS Check Flight 

(Upgrade) 

1 1.2 1.2 



a. The IUT will occupy the front cockpit. 

b. IUT will fly as a wingman. 

c. The SI will assume the role of the student NFO and the 

IUT will assess performance. The SI will demonstrate a below 

average student. 



5. Block MIF 

CTS 

REF 





4 BAW 4+ 

23 






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4+

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A54 T-45C T-45C ATM Basic 



(Upgrade) 

1. Prerequisites. A1101-03 


a. IUT will occupy the front cockpit. 

6: 

Solo/2 

Dual/4 

7.2 1.2 

b. Standardization Officer, via the Commanding Officer, has 

the option of providing additional sorties for IUTs with non- 

Strike/Fighter backgrounds. 

A5401-03 

Dual flights. IUT will fly as –2. 

A5404-05 

Solo flights. IUT will fly as –2. 

A5406 

a. Dual flight. IUT will fly as –2. 



demonstrate an average student on A5406. 


4. Discuss Items. As required.


9 JAN 2009 

5. Block MIF 

CTS 

REF 





4 BAW 4+ 

23 






35 BFM Flight Procedures 4+ 

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A55 T-45C T-45C ATM Basic 


Check Flight 

(Upgrade) 

1 1.2 1.2 



A5590 

a. Dual flight. 

b. IUT will fly as –2. 

c. The SI will assume the role of the student NFO and the 


demonstrate a below average student on A5590. 



5. Block MIF 

CTS 

REF 





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23 






35 BFM Flight Procedures 4+ 

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Chapter IX 

Course Training Standards 

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1. Purpose. These standards outline the tasks and proficiency 

required of Instructors Under Training (IUT) during Advanced 

training. This training prepares an officer to perform the 

duties of a T-39 Mission Commander/Instructor or T-45C ATM 

Instructor Pilot. 

2. IUT Duties and Responsibilities 

a. Plan or manage the overall mission as appropriate. 

b. Ensure the aircraft is preflighted, inspected, and 

equipped for the assigned mission. 

c. Help the student operate the aircraft or aircraft 

systems, as applicable, to accomplish the mission using sound 

judgment and airmanship. 

3. General Standards 

a. Achieve training standards to be qualified as a T-39 

Mission Commander/Instructor or T-45C ATM Instructor Pilot. 

b. Unless otherwise specified, use BASIC AIR WORK 

RECOGNITION (BAR) standards for all items with altitude, 

airspeed, or heading parameters. 

c. “Standard” equates to good (G/4). 

d. Momentary deviations outside CTS that do not compromise 

flight safety are acceptable if subsequent corrections are 

timely. 

e. Procedural knowledge and application must comply with 

applicable directives and allow efficient mission 

accomplishment. If individual tasks require pre-mission 

planning, the standards from MISSION PLANNING apply. 

4. Execution. The Maneuver Item File (MIF) regulates IUT 

progression to meet required standards prior to phase 

completion. SIs shall evaluate IUT performance against these 

standards.


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5. Job Tasks. Specific performance and standards required are 

described as follows: 

BEHAVIOR STATEMENT 

GRADED ITEM 

STANDARDS 

● A brief description of ● The specific standards for the 

the behavior, required action. May be read as “The 

action, and/or 

conditions. 

Instructor Under Training…” 

6. Graded Items. The Maneuver Item File (MIF) for specific 

graded items varies for each stage. Several items are graded on 

all complete syllabus events. The standards for these 

Universally Graded Items are listed first. Then beginning with 

NATOPS, each stage’s MIF table is listed followed by the Course 

Training Standards unique to that stage. Once the standard for 

a graded item has been established, it will be omitted from 

later stages where it is also graded. 

7. Course Training Standards 

UNIVERSALLY GRADED ITEMS 

BEHAVIOR STATEMENT STANDARDS 

1. General Knowledge/Procedures 

● Maintain working 

● Recites, discusses, and/or 

knowledge of all 

performs all applicable items 

appropriate flight essential to the aircraft and 

training instructions mission. 

and directives, as ● Demonstrates knowledge of MNTS CTS 

well as NATOPS and and CNATRA 1500. 

mission specific 

items. 

2. Emergency Procedures 

● Maintain in-depth ● Correctly analyzes situation. 

knowledge of NATOPS ● Performs/recites critical action 

emergency procedures steps from memory, 100%. 

and appropriate 

● Uses checklist when conditions 

directives. 

permit. 

● Completes procedures in a timely 

manner. 

● Correctly prioritizes tasks to 

include aviation, navigation, 

communication, and checklists. 

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3. Headwork/Situational Awareness 

● Comply with the FTI 

and NATOPS while 

maintaining 

situational awareness 

sufficient for flight 

safety and mission 

completion. 

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● Understands instructions, 

demonstrations, and explanations. 

● Foresees and avoids possible 

difficulties. 

● Remains alert and spatially 

oriented. 

4. Basic Air Work Recognition (BAR)/Basic Air Work (BAW) 

● Establish and maintain 

or monitor, as 

required, desired 

altitude, airspeed, 

and heading during 

flight. 

● Makes recommendations to: 

► Maintain aircraft within 

100 feet, 10 KIAS, 10° of 

heading. 

► Appropriately use power, 

attitude, and trim. 

► Level off within 100 feet of 

desired altitude. 

► Accomplish within ±10 seconds of 

correct time as applicable. 

● T-45C ATM IUT accomplishes above 

standards. 

5. Mission Planning 

● Perform mission 

● Uses required directives and 

planning to include forms. 

takeoff, climb, en ● Plans mission in a timely manner 

route, mission 

to meet requirements. 

specific tasks, 

● Completes all forms correctly. 

descent, approach, and ● Complies with all directives. 

landing data. 

● Plan alternate course 

of action. 

● Prepare Flight 

Log/DD 175. 

6. In-Flight Planning/Area Orientation 

● Plan and execute a ● Efficiently sequences maneuvers. 

sequence of maneuvers ● Adjusts mission profile for 

or actions, as 

external factors (weather, 

required. 

traffic, etc.). 

● Understand current and ● Maintains positional awareness 

required position. using ground references, 

navigational aids, VFR charts, or 

FLIP publications.


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7. In-Flight Checks 

● Complete checks as 

required. 

● Performs: 

► Required in-flight checklist 

items appropriately. 

► Operational checks at least 

every 20 minutes. 

8. Radio Procedures 

● Use UHF/VHF radio. ● Makes all calls when required. 

● Responds when addressed. 

● Uses correct terminology. 

● Does not step on others’ 

transmissions. 

9. Ground Operations 

● Prepare aircraft for 

flight. 

● Perform thorough 

preflight of the 

aircraft. 

● Provide backup for 

aircrew from parking 

area to runway. 

10. Pressurization System 

● Maintain an in-depth 

knowledge of the 

aircraft 

pressurization system. 

11. Electrical (DC) System 



aircraft DC electrical 

system. 

12. Electrical (AC) System 



aircraft AC electrical 

system. 

● Correctly and expeditiously 

performs appropriate ground 

checklists. 

● Correctly inspects all critical 

aircraft external components. 

● Maintains adequate lookout for 

ground traffic and other hazards. 

● Correctly identifies components of 

and can safely operate the 

aircraft pressurization system. 

● Verbalizes emergency oxygen 

procedures to 100%. 


and can safely operate the DC 

electrical system. 

● Correctly identifies components 

that are lost in the event of 

specific failures of the DC 



and can safely operate the AC 


● Correctly identifies components 

that are lost in the event of 

specific failures of the AC 


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13. Hydraulic System 



aircraft hydraulic 

system. 

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the hydraulic system with 

associated gauges and can safely 

operate the hydraulic system. 

● Verbalizes the consequences of 

specific failures of the hydraulic 

system. 

14. Fuel System 

● Maintain an in-depth ● Correctly identifies components of 


the fuel system and associated 

aircraft fuel system. gauges and can safely operate the 

fuel system. 

● Recognizes indications of any fuel 

system malfunctions. 

15. Anti-Ice System 

● Maintain an in-depth ● Correctly identifies components of 


the anti-ice system and can safely 

aircraft anti-ice 

operate the anti-ice system. 

systems, as required. 

16. Avionics 

● Maintain an in-depth ● Correctly identifies aircraft 


avionics components. 

various communications ● Operates all radios and navigation 

and navigation aids in aids effectively in all regimes of 

the aircraft. 

flight. 

17. Stalls/Unusual Attitudes 

● Execute or provide ● Recovery minimizes 

backup, as required, altitude/airspeed loss. 

during recoveries from ● Correctly identify individual 

stalls and unusual unusual attitudes and correctly 

attitudes. 

recite recovery procedures. 

● As required, keep from or keep a 

pilot from: 

► Overstressing or stalling 

aircraft. 

► Entering subsequent unusual 

attitude.


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18. Course Rules/INAV 

● Provide safe 

navigation using a 

filed IFR flight plan. 

● Return to home field 

using local course 

rules. 

● Complies with all IFR clearances 

IAW FAR and OPNAV 3710.7T. 

● Complies with the FTI and local 

course rules. 

● Navigation – proceeds or directs 

under own navigation to initial 

point (±1 NM and 3 radials). 

19. Limitations 

● Maintain in-depth ● Verbalizes and recognizes 

knowledge of all 

performance limitations of the 

limitations of the aircraft. 

aircraft. 

● Can provide adequate backup to 

pilot to keep aircraft safe in all 

regimes of flight. 

20. Chart, Jet Log, and Approach Review 

● Provide overall review 

of student chart, jet 

log, and approach 

plates. 

21. Briefing 

● Review student mission 

brief, objectives, and 

conduct. 

22. Procedures Knowledge 

● Possess thorough 

knowledge of 

established applicable 

procedures. 

● Reviews materials for accuracy. 

● Provides appropriate guidance or 

input for student if needed. 

● Provides meaningful discussion of 

administration and mission 

procedures. 

● Contributes experience to briefing 

items. 

● Ensures applicable procedures are 

understood by student. 

ANAV/FAM 

● Ensures student covers all 

pertinent information in the 

briefing guide. 

● Ensures student finishes brief to 

allow enough time for aircraft 

preflight. 

● Demonstrates knowledge of 

established applicable procedures. 

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23. Flight Instruction/Detect and Correct Student Errors 

● Maintain vigilance in 

order to recognize 

student errors and 

correct them 

effectively. 

● Help student improve 

individual performance. 

24. Instructional Assistance 

● Provide appropriate 

guidance to ensure 

mission completion and 

safety. 

● Understands typical student errors 

for the specific stage and flight. 

● Detects and corrects student errors 

IAW FTI and standardization. 

● Ensures student understands his/her 

errors and how to avoid them in the 

future. 

● Provides helpful techniques to 

student to improve navigation 

procedures and increase overall 

situational awareness. 

● Assists student in decision-making 

process. 

● Allows student to correct self to 

maximum extent. 

25. Patience 

● Understand that the ● Demonstrates patience and 

student is still in 

contributes to teaching 

training. 

effectiveness and learning 

environment. 

26. Aviation Training Jacket (ATJ) Review 

● Perform thorough review 

of student training 

jacket, including 

previous simulator and 

flight grades. 

27. Radar Trainer Knowledge 

● Understand the setup 

and operation of the 

radar training device. 

28. Coverage of Check Items 

● Ensure appropriate MIFs 

are addressed and 

performed. 

29. Grading 

● Objective measure of 

performance for 

specific graded items 

for the event. 

● Demonstrates knowledge of syllabus 

and flight requirements (understands 

required MIF items to be performed). 

● Recognizes overall student trends. 

● Correctly sets up the trainer. 

● Demonstrates ability to smoothly 

operate the trainer while 

effectively instructing student. 

● Discusses and addresses all required 

MIF items. 

● Grades fairly IAW established MNTS 

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30. Debrief 

● Conduct thorough 

review of overall 

mission conduct and 

effectiveness. 

● Reviews overall strengths and 

weaknesses exhibited by the 

student for the flight. 

● Provides feedback to improve 

techniques and make subsequent 

events better. 

31. NATOPS Procedures 

● Demonstrate competence ● Safely and effectively executes 

in the safe and 

all required procedures from 

effective operation of preflight to post-flight IAW T-45C 

the T-45C aircraft IAW NATOPS Chapters 6-7, 9, 11-18 

NATOPS procedures 

(Flight Preparation, Shore-based 

(normal and 

Procedures, Special Procedures, 

emergency), 

Flight Characteristics and 

precautions, and 

practices. 

32. Landings 

Emergency Procedures). 

● Demonstrate the 

● Safely lands the T-45C aircraft in 

ability to land 

all normal and emergency 

safely. 

33. Stalls/OCF 

configurations IAW NATOPS and 

squadron directives. 

● Demonstrate proper ● Safely and effectively recovers 

stall/OCF recovery from stalls and departures IAW T- 

procedures IAW NATOPS 45C NATOPS procedures (Ch. 11, 

and squadron 

Flight Characteristics) and 

directives. 

squadron directives. 

34. Weapons Flight Procedures 

● Demonstrate sound ● Executes all section weapons 

procedures for weapons flight procedures and maneuvers 

flight instruction. IAW FTI and squadron directives. 

35. BFM Flight Procedures 

● Demonstrate sound ● Executes all BFM flight procedures 

procedures for BFM and maneuvers IAW FTI and squadron 

flight instruction. directives. 

● Adheres to BFM training rules. 

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Chapter X 

Master Materials List 

X-1 


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Individually Issued Materials 

NOMENCLATURE IDENTIFICATION 

QTY PER 

STUDENT 

1. Flight Training Instructions 

a. All applicable T-39 

FTIs 

b. Advanced Naval Flight 

Officer (T-45C) FTI 

CNATRA P-XXX 1 

CNATRA P-821 1


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APPENDIX A 

CFIT Checklist – Evaluate the Risk and Take Action 

Use the checklist to evaluate specific flight operations and to 

enhance pilot awareness of the controlled-flight-into-terrain 

(CFIT) risk. The checklist is divided into three parts. In 

each part, numerical values are assigned to a variety of factors 

that the pilot/operator will use to score his/her own situation 

and to calculate a numerical total. 

In Part I: CFIT Risk Assessment, the level of CFIT risk is 

calculated for each flight, sector or leg. In Part II: CFIT 

Risk-reduction Factors, Company Culture, Flight Standards, 

Hazard Awareness and Training, and Aircraft Equipment are 

factors, which are calculated in separate sections. In Part 

III: Your CFIT Risk, the totals of the four sections in Part II 

are combined into a single value (a positive number) and 

compared with the total (a negative number) in Part I: CFIT 

Risk Assessment to determine your CFIT Risk Score. To score the 

checklist, use a nonpermanent marker (do not use a ballpoint pen 

or pencil) and erase with a soft cloth. 

PART I: CFIT RISK ASSESSMENT 

Section 1 – Destination CFIT Risk Factors Value Score 

Airport and Approach Control Capabilities: 

ATC approach radar with MSAWS ................................. 0 

ATC minimum radar vectoring charts ............................ 0 

ATC radar only .............................................. -10 

ATC radar coverage limited by terrain masking ............... -15 

No radar coverage available (out of service/not installed) .. -30 

No ATC service .............................................. -30 

Expected Approach: 

Airport located in or near mountainous terrain .............. -20 

ILS ........................................................... 0 

VOR/DME ..................................................... -15 

Nonprecision approach with the approach slope from the FAF 

to the airport TD shallower than 2¾ degrees ................ -20 

NBD ......................................................... -30 

Visual night “black-hole” approach .......................... -30 

Runway Lighting: 

Complete approach lighting system ............................. 0 

Limited lighting system ..................................... -30 

Controller/Pilot Language Skills: 

Controllers and pilots speak different primary languages .... -20 

Controllers’ spoken English or ICAO phraseology poor ........ -20 

Pilots’ spoken English poor ................................. -20 

Departure: 

No published departure procedure ............................ -10 

Destination CFIT Risk Factors Total (-) 

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Section 2 – Risk Multiplier Value Score 

Your Company’s Type of Operation (select only one value): 

Scheduled ................................................... 1.0 

Nonscheduled ................................................ 1.2 

Corporate ................................................... 1.3 

Charter ..................................................... 1.5 

Business owner/pilot ........................................ 2.0 

Regional .................................................... 2.0 

Freight ..................................................... 2.5 

Domestic .................................................... 1.0 

International ............................................... 3.0 

Departure/Arrival Airport (select single highest applicable value): 

Australia/New Zealand ....................................... 1.0 

United States/Canada ........................................ 1.0 

Western Europe .............................................. 1.3 

Middle East ................................................. 1.1 

Southeast Asia .............................................. 3.0 

Euro-Asia (Eastern Europe and Commonwealth 

of Independent States) ..................................... 3.0 

South America/Caribbean ..................................... 5.0 

Africa ...................................................... 8.0 

Weather/Night Conditions (select only one value): 

Night – no moon ............................................. 2.0 

IMC ......................................................... 3.0 

Night and IMC ............................................... 5.0 

Crew (select only one value): 

Single-pilot flight crew .................................... 1.5 

Flight crew duty day at maximum and ending with a night 

nonprecision approach ...................................... 1.2 

Flight crew crosses five or more time zones ................. 1.2 

Third day of multiple time-zone crossings ................... 1.2 

Add Multiplier Values to Calculate Risk Multiplier Total 

Destination CFIT Risk Factors Total X Risk Multiplier Total = 

CFIT Risk Factors Total (-) 

PART II: CFIT RISK-REDUCTION FACTORS 

Section 1 – Company Culture Value Score 

Corporate/Company Management: 

Places safety before schedule ................................ 20 

CEO signs off on flight operations manual .................... 20 

Maintains a centralized safety function ...................... 20 

Fosters reporting of all CFIT incidents without threat 

of discipline ............................................... 20 

Fosters communication of hazards to others ................... 15 

Requires standards for IFR currency and 

CRM training ................................................ 15 

Places no negative connotation on a diversion 

or missed approach .......................................... 20 

Appendix A A-2

115-130 points 


80-105 points 

Less than 80 points 

Tops in company culture 

Good, but not the best 

Improvement needed 

High CFIT risk 


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Company Culture Total (+) 

Section 2 – Flight Standards Value Score 

Specific procedures are written for: 

Reviewing approach or departure procedure charts ............. 10 

Reviewing significant terrain along intended approach 

or departure course ......................................... 20 

Maximizing the use of ATC radar monitoring ................... 10 

Ensuring pilot(s) understand that ATC is using radar 

or radar coverage exists ................................... 20 

Altitude changes ............................................. 10 

Ensuring checklist is complete before initiation of approach . 10 

Abbreviated checklist for missed approach .................... 10 

Briefing and observing MSA circles on approach charts 

as part of plate review ..................................... 10 

Checking crossing altitudes at IAF positions ................. 10 

Checking crossing altitudes at FAF and glideslope centering .. 10 

Independent verification by PNF of minimum altitude during 

stepdown DME (VOR/DME or LOC/DME) approach .................. 20 

Requiring approach/departure procedure charts with terrain 

in color, shaded contour formats ............................ 20 

Radio-altitude setting and light-aural (below MDA) 

for backup on approach ..................................... 10 

Independent charts for both pilots, with adequate lighting 

and holders ................................................. 10 

Use of 500-foot altitude call and other enhanced procedures 

for NPA ..................................................... 10 

Ensuring a sterile (free from distraction) cockpit, especially 

during IMC/night approach or departure ...................... 10 

Crew rest, duty times and other considerations especially 

for multiple-time-zone operation ............................ 20 

Periodic third-party or independent audit of procedures ...... 10 

Route and familiarization checks for new pilots 

Domestic ................................................... 10 

International .............................................. 20 

Airport familiarization aids, such as audiovisual aids ....... 10 

First officer to fly night or IMC approaches and the captain 

to monitor the approach ..................................... 20 

Jump-seat pilot (or engineer or mechanic) to help monitor 

terrain clearance and the approach in IMC 

or night conditions ........................................ 20 

Insisting that you fly the way that you train ................ 25 




Less than 200 

Tops in CFIT flight standards 

Good, but not the best 



Flight Standards Total (+) 

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Section 3 - Hazard Awareness and Training Value Score 

Your company reviews with the training department 

or training contractor ...................................... 10 

Your company’s pilots are reviewed annually about the following: 

Flight standards operating procedures ...................... 20 

Reasons for and examples of how the procedures 

can detect a CFIT “trap”.................................. 30 

Recent and past CFIT incidents/accidents ................... 50 

Audiovisual aids to illustrate CFIT traps .................. 50 

Minimum altitude definitions for MORA, MOCA, MSA, 

MEA, etc. ................................................ 15 

You have a trained flight safety officer who rides 

the jump seat occasionally .................................. 25 

You have flight safety periodicals that describe and analyze 

CFIT incidents .............................................. 10 

You have an incident/exceedance review and reporting program . 20 

Your organization investigates every instance 

in which minimum terrain clearance has been compromised ..... 20 

You annually practice recoveries from terrain with GPWS 

in the simulator ............................................ 40 

You train the way that you fly ............................... 25 

285-315 points Tops in CFIT training 

250-285 points Good, but not the best 

Hazard Awareness and 

190-250 points Improvement needed 

Training Total 

Less than 190 High CFIT risk 

(+) 

Section 4 – Aircraft Equipment Value Score 

Aircraft includes: 

Radio altimeter with cockpit display of full 2,500-foot range – 

captain only ................................................ 20 

Radio altimeter with cockpit display of full 2,500-foot range – 

copilot ..................................................... 10 

First-generation GPWS ........................................ 20 

Second-generation GPWS or better ............................. 30 

GPWS with all approved modifications, data tables, 

and service bulletins to reduce false warnings .............. 10 

Navigation display and FMS ................................... 10 

Limited number of automated altitude callouts ................ 10 

Radio-altitude automated callouts for nonprecision approach 

(not heard on ILS approach) and procedure ................... 10 

Preselected radio altitudes to provide automated callouts that 

would not be heard during normal nonprecision approach ...... 10 

Barometric altitudes and radio altitudes to give automated 

“decision” or “minimums” callouts ........................... 10 

An automated excessive “bank angle” callout .................. 10 

Auto flight/vertical speed mode ............................. -10 

Auto flight/vertical speed mode with no GPWS ................ -20 

GPS or other long-range navigation equipment to supplement 

NDB-only approach ........................................... 15 

Terrain-navigation display ................................... 20 

Ground-mapping radar ......................................... 10 

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Less than 115 

Excellent equipment to 

minimize CFIT risk 

Good, 

but not the best 




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Aircraft Equipment Total (+) 

Company Culture _____ + Flight Standards _____ + Hazard Awareness and Training 

_____ + Aircraft Equipment _____ = CFIT Risk-reduction Factors Total (+) _____ 

*If any section in Part II scores less than “Good,” a thorough review is 

warranted of that aspect of the company’s operation. 

PART III: YOUR CFIT RISK 

Part I CFIT Risk Factors Total (-)_____ + Part II CFIT Risk-reduction Factors 

Total ____ (+) = CFIT Risk Score (±) _____ 

A negative CFIT Risk Score indicates a significant threat; review the sections 

in Part II and determine what changes and improvements can be made to reduce 

CFIT risk. 

This CFIT Checklist was designed by, and has been reproduced with the 

permission of, the Flight Safety Foundation. 

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